Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | 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</ |
