Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
