Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. The match against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
