Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor 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 deliver something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
