Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
