Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi 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 Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
