Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |