Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
