Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something different. That day with the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
