Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage

Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance

Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”

On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker

Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.

The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”

Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League game.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford versus Newcastle

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)

The Eagles against Brighton

Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.

Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Match official: The referee (From the South East)

Aston Villa versus The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Forest v United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb into the top five.

  • Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa against The Cherries
  • Brentford v The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
Position Club Played GD Pts
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 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</
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