Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
