Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
