Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
