Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
