Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
