Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
