Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
