Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
