Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
