Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging 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, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
