Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
