Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |