Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. That day against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
