Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four important English top division matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
