Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
