Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match against West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
