Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
