Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. That day against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt 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 issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |