Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
