Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce something different. That day against the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
