Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | 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</ |
