Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
