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 beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye 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 However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
