Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
