Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
