Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
