Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
