Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. That day against West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa from their European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
