Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |