Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
