Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce a performance better. That day against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest v United
| Position | Club | Played | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
