Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |