Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something different. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support 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 as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
