Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
