Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
