Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
