Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
