Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
