Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in several important English top division fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver something better. That day against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
