Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Live Updates

Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance

Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”

On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker

Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back

Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.

The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”

Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined

The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.

One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.

Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.

the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.

Official Starting XIs

Brentford vs United

Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.

Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)

The Eagles v The Seagulls

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.

Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.

AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.

Official: The referee (From the Midlands)

Nottm Forest against United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.

Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa v The Cherries
  • The Bees v The Magpies
  • Forest v United
Position Team Played GD Points
1 Arsenal 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 Sunderland 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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