Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
