Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
