Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance different. The match with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | 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</ |
