Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something different. The match against West Ham proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to start earning results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a minor issue with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting as the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, Pino, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |