Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
