Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
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: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |