Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something different. The match against West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
