Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
