Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
