Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
