Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, 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: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
