Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to deliver something better. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 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</ |
