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

Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.

Recent Squad Updates

Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display

The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”

On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”

Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward

Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated Leeds last week.

Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”

Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.

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

Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.

Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.

Official Lineups

Brentford vs Newcastle

Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.

Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Forest against Leeds

Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)

Preamble

Right, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa against The Cherries
  • Brentford versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest against United
Pos Club P 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 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
Katelyn Baker
Katelyn Baker

A seasoned journalist with a passion for uncovering stories that matter, blending investigative reporting with engaging narratives.