Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until the start in several crucial Premier League matches, each preceded by remembrance events.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his before the game comments. âWe must produce something different. The match with the London club proved painful for the team. We trust, weâve learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin earning results.â
On the winger: âHe wasnât close in the end. The scan showed a minor problem with his hip and itâs an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.â
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward
Still no Chris Wood for Forest, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc GuĂŠhi in the squad. The Seagulls field the same team which defeated Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated that their defender âhas a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.â
Injury Blow Affects Newcastle with Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon has a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, who has performed strongly, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation at The Cherries as Aston Villa Make Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks plus the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, the defender and Boubacar Kamara are included for Villa after Thursday's Europa League game.
Official Starting XIs
Brentford versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, Carvalho, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howeâs team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, The defender, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emeryâs team: Martinez, The full-back, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraolaâs side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott.
Leeds: The shot-stopper, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, The forward, The striker. Subs: Darlow, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Right, four games this Sunday at two oâclock, with plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace can get to the top five.
- The Eagles v The Seagulls
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against United
| Pos | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
