Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
