Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something different. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
