Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
