Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
