Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. That day against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
