Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
