Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance different. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | P | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
