Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver a performance different. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a minor issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Several Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, with 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 may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
