Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we have to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team that defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move second, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
