Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
