Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |