Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something different. The match with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
