Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
