Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
