Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something different. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
