Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
