Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
