Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates

Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.

Recent Squad Updates

The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display

The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”

On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker

Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.

The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender

Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”

Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes

Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees vs United

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Match official: The referee (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.

Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.

Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.

  • Crystal Palace versus Brighton
  • The Villans against The Cherries
  • Brentford versus Newcastle
  • Forest against Leeds
Pos Team P GD Points
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 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</
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