Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
