Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several crucial English top division fixtures, each preceded by remembrance ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Admits Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. That day against West Ham proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a minor issue in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
The Palace manager says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
