Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce a performance better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
