Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
