Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
