Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. That day with West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to begin earning results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
