Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, 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, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
