Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
