Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
