Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver something better. That day against West Ham was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
