Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
