Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day against the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
