Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “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 come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, The winger, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
