Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something different. The match with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
