Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage

Just moments before the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Team News

Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance

The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”

Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward

Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.

The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender

The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.

One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.

Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments

Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.

Official Starting XIs

The Bees vs United

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles v The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.

Match official: The referee (From the South East)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.

Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest against Leeds

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Alright, several matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa v Bournemouth
  • Brentford versus Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest v Leeds
Pos Club P GD Pts
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</
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