Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
