Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: 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, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
