Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four important English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
