Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
