Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. The match with West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 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</ |