Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |