Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
