Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division fixtures, each beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something different. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem in his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder and the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup although there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton field the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it appears he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder all coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward 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 European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
