Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
