Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
