Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
