Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
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
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
