Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
