Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage

Only minutes before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display

The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”

On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward

Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.

The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.

Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week as well.”

Injury Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out

The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.

Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.

Confirmed Starting XIs

The Bees vs Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.

Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Match Preview

Alright, four matches today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.

  • Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
  • The Villans v Bournemouth
  • Brentford versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Pos Team P GD Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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