Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we’ve learned a lot. At this point we need to start picking up results.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging showed a minor problem with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team that defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Setback for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying an injury so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender and the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their Europa League match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles v Brighton
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several games today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
