05 Sep 2026
Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |