Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce something different. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |