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

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

Latest Team News

The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance

The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to begin picking up points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward

Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender

The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.

The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”

Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.

A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes

The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.

the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.

Confirmed Lineups

The Bees vs United

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Official: The match official (Warwickshire)

The Eagles v Brighton

Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.

Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Referee: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v Leeds

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans against Bournemouth
  • Brentford versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
Position Team Played Goal Difference Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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