Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |