Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against West Ham was difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
