Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something different. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
