Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |