Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something different. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
