Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
