Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute events.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Manager Confesses Poor Performance
Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game interview. “We must deliver something better. The match against the London club was painful for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on support and he can’t so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Changes
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger along with the midfielder each starting as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, Botman, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, four games today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
