Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
