Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something different. That day against the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
