Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
