Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
