Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
