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

Only minutes until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.

Recent Team News

Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance

The Tyneside club were horrible last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin earning results.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker

Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.

The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.

The Palace manager stated that 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 play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”

Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out

Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.

Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments

Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.

the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford versus United

Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.

Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest against United

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.

Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get into the top five.

  • The Eagles v Brighton
  • The Villans v Bournemouth
  • The Bees versus The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest v United
Position Team Played Goal Difference Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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