Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham was difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
