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

Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.

Latest Team News

The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance

Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”

On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Still Miss Important Forward

Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.

The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back

The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”

Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.

the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.

Confirmed Lineups

The Bees vs United

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.

Referee: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans versus The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.

Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest against Leeds

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Preamble

Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • The Eagles versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans against Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus Newcastle
  • Forest against Leeds
Position Club Played Goal Difference Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Man 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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