Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
