Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
