Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
