Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something different. The match with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
