Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
