Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | 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</ |
