Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
