Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
