Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage

Just moments until the start in four important English top division fixtures, each beginning with remembrance ceremonies.

Latest Squad Updates

Newcastle Manager Confesses Disappointing Display

Newcastle performed horrible in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe recently admitted in his before the game comments. “We have to deliver a performance better. The match against West Ham proved difficult for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learned a lot. Now we need to begin picking up results.”

On the winger: “He was not close ultimately. Medical imaging showed a very slight problem with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to step up.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Important Striker

Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye are back.

Lukas Nmecha replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.

Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Defender

Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. Brighton select the same team that beat Leeds in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner stated regarding their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and he can’t even walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”

Injury Setback Affects Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out

The talented winger is carrying an injury and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has performed well, comes in.

One change for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.

Rotation at Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Changes

Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while Bafode Diakite, Alejandro Jimenez, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi move to the subs for Bournemouth.

Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup from Thursday's Europa League match.

Official Starting XIs

The Bees vs United

Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.

Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Replacements: The defender, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.

Official: The match official (Warwickshire)

Crystal Palace v The Seagulls

Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Benitez, Pino, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: The referee (From the South East)

Aston Villa v The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, The defender, Torres, The left-back, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, The striker. Subs: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, Adli, Junior Kroupi.

Referee: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Forest against United

Nottm Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, The midfielder, The attacker, McAtee, Abbott.

Leeds: The shot-stopper, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, James, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, The midfielder.

Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)

Preamble

Right, several matches today 2pm, featuring a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get into the top five.

  • The Eagles v Brighton
  • Aston Villa v The Cherries
  • The Bees versus Newcastle
  • Nottingham Forest against United
Pos Club Played GD 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 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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