Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important English top division matches, every one preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Performance
Newcastle were horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager recently stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce a performance different. The match with the London club was painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s an excellent chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
The German forward comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker However Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team which beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Setback Affects Toon with Winger Misses Out
The talented winger has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, Christie, Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, Stach, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today at two o’clock, featuring a lot up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
