Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
