Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
