Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
