Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four crucial Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must deliver something better. The match with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward comes in for the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton select an unchanged starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t play for England next week either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
