Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce something different. That day with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to begin picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
