Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
