Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week versus West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day with the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
