Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
