Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
