Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. Now we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
