Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, as their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. The match with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and is unable to even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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</ |
