Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we need to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |