Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. That day with West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |