Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
