Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We must produce something different. The match with West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
