Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates

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

Latest Team News

Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display

The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”

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

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker

Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.

The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender

The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”

Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes

Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford vs United

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)

The Eagles v The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Match official: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans versus The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.

Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)

Match Preview

Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.

  • The Eagles v Brighton
  • The Villans against The Cherries
  • The Bees versus Newcastle
  • Forest against Leeds
Position Team Played Goal Difference Pts
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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