Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
