Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
