Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, 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, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
