Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
