Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in four crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were horrible last week versus West Ham, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We have to produce something different. The match against the London club proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close in the end. The scan revealed a very slight problem in his hip and it’s an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker for Forest, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus Dan Ndoye return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who struggled at Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but they will have no their captain for Crystal Palace. Brighton select an unchanged team that beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he requires crutches and he can’t even move freely. Currently it looks like he can’t feature with the national team next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Winger Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury so misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, who has been playing strongly, comes in.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder are included for Villa after their European game.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, The striker. Substitutes: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Newcastle: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
The Eagles against The Seagulls
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Match official: The referee (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, Onana, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, Cook, Brooks, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, Gibbs-White, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, Gruev.
Referee: The Australian referee (Australia)
Preamble
Right, several matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go into second place, while Crystal Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa v The Cherries
- Brentford versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 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</ |
