Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. โWe must produce a performance better. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, weโve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.โ
Regarding the winger: โHe was not close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.โ
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guรฉhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guรฉhi โis suffering from a bone injury, heโs on support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team next week as well.โ
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frankโs side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howeโs team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
