Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
