Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
