Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something better. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t even walk. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender and the midfielder come in for Villa after their Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | 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 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
