Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club performed horrible last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learned a lot. At this point we have to begin picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says regarding their defender “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and the midfielder all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest v United
| Pos | Club | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
