Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
