Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important Premier League matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
