Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |