Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. That day with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
