Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
