Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage

Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.

Latest Squad Updates

Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display

Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”

On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Still Be Without Key Striker

Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.

The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.

Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Setback for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out

The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.

One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League game.

Official Starting XIs

The Bees vs United

Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.

Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles v Brighton

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.

Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.

Match official: The referee (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: The referee (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest against United

Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.

  • Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa v Bournemouth
  • Brentford versus Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
Position Club P Goal Difference Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Manchester City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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