Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
