Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in several crucial Premier League fixtures, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match versus West Ham, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. That day against West Ham proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learned a lot. Now we have to begin earning points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan showed a very slight problem with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged team which beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he will not play with the national team next week either.”
Injury Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined
Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue so misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, the winger and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in as Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker plus Junior Kroupi move to the subs on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go into second place, whereas Palace may climb into the top five.
- Crystal Palace versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |