Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
