Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
