🔗 Share this article Top Flight Weekend Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Games Real-Time Coverage Just moments until the start in four crucial English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies. Recent Squad Updates The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.” Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.” Forest Still Be Without Key Forward Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return. Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round. Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing. Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.” Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in. A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced. Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth. Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match. Official Lineups Brentford versus United Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, Collins, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt. Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, Botman, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Replacements: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale. Official: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands) The Eagles v The Seagulls Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The midfielder. Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, Rutter, The attacker, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, The defender, Knight, Oriola. Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East) Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, The full-back, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, The winger, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand. Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, Adams, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, Cook, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi. Referee: The referee (From the Midlands) Nottm Forest against Leeds Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, The defender, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, Abbott. Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, Justin, Gruev. Referee: The Australian referee (Australia) Preamble Right, four games today at two o’clock, with a lot up for grabs. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. Bournemouth could move into second place, whereas Crystal Palace can get to the top five. Crystal Palace v The Seagulls The Villans against Bournemouth The Bees v The Magpies Forest v Leeds Position Team Played Goal Difference Pts 1 The Gunners 11 15 26 2 Chelsea 11 10 20 3 Manchester City 10 12 19 4 Sunderland 11 4 19 5 Spurs 11 9 18 6 The Reds 10 4 18</
The Magpies Coach Admits Disappointing Display Newcastle performed dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, as their manager just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver a performance different. The match with West Ham proved painful for the team. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to begin picking up points.” Regarding the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem with his hip and it’s a good chance for Harvey to step up.”
Forest Still Be Without Key Forward Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker return. Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Lose Centre-Back The young midfielder returns for Crystal Palace but there will be an absence of their captain in the squad. The Seagulls field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing. Oliver Glasner stated that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to even move freely. Currently it looks like he will not feature for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow Affects Toon as Winger Misses Out The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue so is absent for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, who has performed strongly, comes in. A single alteration for Brentford, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth as Villa Introduce Several Adjustments Andoni Iraola has the benefit to rotate his squad, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all starting while the defender, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes for Bournemouth. Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's Europa League match.