Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several important Premier League matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his before the game interview. “We must produce something better. The match with the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt plenty. Now we need to begin picking up results.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue in his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no their captain in the squad. Brighton field the same starting eleven that defeated Leeds last week.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t play with the national team next week either.”
Fitness Setback Affects Newcastle with Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation at The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's European match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, Uche, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, four games this Sunday 2pm, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford v Newcastle
- Forest against United
| Pos | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
