Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute events.
Recent Team News
The Magpies Manager Confesses Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club performed dreadful in their previous match versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game comments. “We have to produce a performance better. That day against West Ham was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. Now we need to start earning points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup although they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and he can’t so much as walk. Currently it looks like he will not play with the national team next week as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has performed well, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in as the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in in the Aston Villa lineup from their European game.
Confirmed Starting XIs
Brentford vs Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, The forward, Piroe, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
