Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
