Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
