Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match with the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
