Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates

Only minutes until the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

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The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance

Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something better. The match against West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”

Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward

Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.

The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play for England next week either.”

Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined

The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments

Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.

the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.

Confirmed Starting XIs

Brentford versus United

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

The Eagles against Brighton

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.

Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)

The Villans v The Cherries

Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.

Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)

Nottm Forest v United

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.

Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)

Preamble

Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.

  • The Eagles versus Brighton
  • The Villans v Bournemouth
  • Brentford v Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against Leeds
Position Team P Goal Difference Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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