Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
