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

Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Recent Team News

The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display

The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”

Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker

Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.

The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.

The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined

The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford versus Newcastle

Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.

Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest against United

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Preamble

Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.

  • Crystal Palace v Brighton
  • Aston Villa v Bournemouth
  • Brentford versus Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest v Leeds
Pos Team P Goal Difference Points
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</
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