Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
