Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
