Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
