Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
