Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “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.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
