Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
