Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | 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</ |
