Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. The match with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
