Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
