Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
