Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games 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 Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
