Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several important English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
