Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
