Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in several important English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against West Ham was difficult for us. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
