Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Only minutes until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
