Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, 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)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
