Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |