Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
