Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something better. The match with the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
