Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to start earning results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
