Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, 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, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | 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</ |
