Premier League Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates

Just moments before kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Latest Squad Updates

The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance

Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”

On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward

Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker return.

The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back

The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”

Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.

Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford versus United

Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles v Brighton

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.

Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest against United

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.

Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • The Eagles v Brighton
  • The Villans v The Cherries
  • Brentford v The Magpies
  • Forest v Leeds
Position Club P Goal Difference Pts
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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