Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |