Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division fixtures, every one beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Performance
Newcastle performed horrible last week against the Hammers, as Eddie Howe recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we need to start earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as walk. At the moment it looks like he can’t feature with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
The talented winger has an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Aston Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa from Thursday's European game.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, The defender, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go into second place, while Crystal Palace may climb into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
