Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something different. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
