Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
