Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
