Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. The match with the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
