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

Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.

Latest Team News

Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance

Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. That day against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”

Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker

Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender

Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.

The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”

Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined

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

One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments

Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.

the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.

Confirmed Lineups

The Bees vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

The Villans v AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v Leeds

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Preamble

Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace v Brighton
  • The Villans v Bournemouth
  • The Bees v Newcastle
  • Forest against Leeds
Pos Team Played Goal Difference Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
Joshua Holland
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