Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
