Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something different. That day against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
