Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We must deliver something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
