Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
