Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
