Brentford vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Gtech Community Stadium
Follow live coverage as Brentford face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brentford vs Newcastle United
We are back underway for the second half. No changes for either side at half-time.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
There’s not been much to separate either side in the first half. Newcastle have scored from their only two shots on target and have created an xG of 0.89, while Brentford have also been clinical in attack with an xG of 0.13.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
The half-time whistle blows at the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford and Newcastle head into the break on level terms after a breathtaking opening 45 minutes in west London. Mbeumo and Wissa have got on the scoresheet for the Bees, while Isak and Barnes have netted for the Magpies. The Opta predictor currently has the away side as slight favourites to take home the crucial three points with a 37% chance, while the hosts have a 28% chance of continuing their impressive unbeaten streak at home.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
We are into three added minutes at the end of this first half.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
SAVE! Newcastle take a quick free-kick as Murphy drives down the left-hand side. The forward's cross takes a wicked deflection but Flekken is there to make a vital stop at his near post.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
SUPER DEFENDING! Newcastle come forward as Hall plays a lovely pass which opens up the Brentford backline. Barnes gets on the end of the delivery and drives an angle shot on goal but Pinnock is there to make a crucial block and concede the corner.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
After a frantic opening 40 minutes, the game has finally calmed down. Both teams are looking to retain possession of the ball as we approach the half-time whistle. There have been 38 goals at the Gtech Community Stadium this season, and it wouldn't be surprising if there's more before this game concludes.
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