Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage

Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.

Latest Team News

Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance

The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”

Forest Still Be Without Important Striker

Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back

Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.

Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”

Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined

The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.

Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes

Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.

the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Official: The match official (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.

Match official: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.

Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest v Leeds

Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.

  • Crystal Palace v Brighton
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • Brentford v The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest against United
Position Club Played GD Points
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</
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