Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
