Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against the Hammers, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we have learned plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls select an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Squad Changes at Bournemouth as Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder each starting as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford vs United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several matches today at two o’clock, with plenty at stake. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth could move into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |