Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
