Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
