Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
