Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
