Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until the start in four important Premier League matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something better. That day against West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Injury Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move second, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
