Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm 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, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
