Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
