Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |