Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
