Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |