Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. That day with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |