Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against West Ham, according to Eddie Howe recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance better. The match against the London club was painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to start picking up results.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select an unchanged starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and he can’t so much as walk. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Blow for Toon with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the subs for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Forest against United
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
