Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
