Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
