Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Poor Performance
Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as Eddie Howe just stated in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. That day against the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. Now we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed 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 from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Midfielder However Miss Defender
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although there will be an absence of their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager stated regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches either.”
Injury Setback for Toon with Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks plus Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their European match.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, Onyeka, The forward, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, four games today at two o’clock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, whereas Palace can get to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace versus Brighton
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
