Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
