Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
