Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
