Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
