Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
