Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. 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 Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
