Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
