Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
