Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
