Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week versus West Ham, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce a performance different. That day against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
