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

Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance

Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce something better. That day against West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”

Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker

Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.

Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender

The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat Leeds last week.

Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Blow for Toon with Gordon Sidelined

The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.

One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.

Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.

Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford versus Newcastle

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.

Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.

Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.

Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

The Villans versus The Cherries

Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.

  • Crystal Palace versus Brighton
  • Aston Villa v The Cherries
  • Brentford versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest v Leeds
Position Team Played GD Pts
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 The Blues 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</
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