Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something different. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
