Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | 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</ |
