Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
