Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
