Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. That day against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
