Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something different. That day with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
