Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four important English top division fixtures, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to produce something better. The match against the London club was painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
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 for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
