Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
