Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance better. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: 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, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
