Premier League Sunday Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |