Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
