Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce something different. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
