Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
