Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
