Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
