Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. That day with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be no their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, 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. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
