Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something different. The match with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |