Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |
