Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
