Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
