Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
