Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce something better. That day with West Ham was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
