Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
