Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
