Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
