Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. The match with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
