Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
