Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
