Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
