Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
