Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. The match with the London club was difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |