Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |