Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
