Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan showed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
