Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important Premier League matches, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
