Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
