Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
