🔗 Share this article Top Flight Weekend Fixtures: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Real-Time Coverage Just moments until kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, each beginning with tribute ceremonies. Latest Squad Updates The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.” Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.” Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back. The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round. The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing. Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.” Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in. A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in. Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Changes Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench. Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game. Confirmed Lineups Brentford versus Newcastle Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder. Newcastle: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, The forward, Barnes. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, The goalkeeper. Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire) The Eagles v Brighton Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, Mitchell, The winger, The midfielder, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny. Brighton: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, The midfielder. Match official: The referee (West Sussex) The Villans v AFC Bournemouth Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, The full-back, The defender, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, The midfielder, The Belgian, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand. AFC Bournemouth: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, Adli, The forward. Official: The referee (From the Midlands) Nottm Forest against Leeds Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, The full-back, Sangare, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, 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, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Replacements: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev. Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia) Preamble Alright, four matches today 2pm, with a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. The Cherries could move second, while Palace can get into a European spot. The Eagles versus The Seagulls The Villans v The Cherries Brentford v Newcastle Nottingham Forest against United Position Team Played Goal Difference Pts 1 Arsenal 11 15 26 2 Chelsea 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</
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something different. That day with the London club was difficult for the team. We trust, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to start earning points.” Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t close in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is a good chance for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Forest Continue to Miss Important Forward Again missing Chris Wood for Forest, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson and the attacker are back. The German forward replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, who struggled against Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Playmaker But Miss Defender Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have no Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat the Yorkshire side in their last outing. Oliver Glasner says regarding their defender “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle with Gordon Sidelined The talented winger has an injury so is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, who has performed strongly, comes in. A single alteration in the Brentford side, the full-back comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Introduce Several Changes Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger along with Veljko Milosavljevic each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and Junior Kroupi are the substitutes on the bench. Matty Cash, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.