Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
