Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
