Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
