Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding 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 can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from their European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
