Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day against West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
