Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
