Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
