Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates

Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Latest Team News

Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display

Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”

Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward

Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back

The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.

Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes

Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.

Confirmed Lineups

The Bees versus United

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace v Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: The referee (From the South East)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.

Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Forest v Leeds

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.

Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get into the top five.

  • The Eagles v Brighton
  • The Villans v Bournemouth
  • Brentford v Newcastle
  • Forest against Leeds
Position Club P Goal Difference Pts
1 The Gunners 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</
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