Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa from their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
