Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |