Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute events.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Poor Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful last week against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We must produce something better. The match with West Ham was painful for the team. Hopefully, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires support and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from their Europa League match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Forest v United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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</ |
