Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
