Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
