Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
