Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four important Premier League fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we have to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, with plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | 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 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
