Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
