Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. The match with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
