Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
