Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Only minutes before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, every one preceded by tribute events.
Latest Team News
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful last week against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. That day with the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learned plenty. Now we have to start earning results.”
On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. The scan revealed a minor issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Key Striker
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, Anderson plus the attacker are back.
The German forward replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
The young midfielder returns in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he requires crutches and is unable to even walk. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in.
One change in the Brentford side, the full-back is introduced.
Squad Changes for Bournemouth as Villa Make Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola enjoys the benefit of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder come in for Villa from Thursday's European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Brentford: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, Guimaraes, The Italian, Joelinton, The winger, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, Uche, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, Okafor, The striker. Replacements: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several matches this Sunday 2pm, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Forest v Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
