Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against 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 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
