Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before the start in several important English top division matches, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.
Latest Team News
Newcastle Coach Confesses Poor Display
Newcastle performed dreadful last week versus the Hammers, according to their manager recently stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match with West Ham proved difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip and it’s a good opportunity for Harvey to come in.”
Forest Still Miss Key Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton returns in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds last week.
The Palace manager says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not feature with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed strongly, comes in.
A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with the midfielder all coming in as the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League match.
Official Starting XIs
The Bees vs Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, The youngster, The attacker.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, The defender, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move second, while Palace may climb to the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees versus Newcastle
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 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 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
