Brentford vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Brentford vs Newcastle United
Barnes has been quiet since the restart but shows some great feet to trick his way past Zanka before being tripped by Norgaard. Free-kick right on the edge of the box for Newcastle.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
Wissa is urged to shoot on the edge of Newcastle's box, but his low effort is blocked by Joelinton. He rushed his effort, with the Bees needing to take more time to craft their attacks.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
Guimaraes shows a brilliant piece of skill to take the ball on his chest before turning past Norgaard, who pulls his shirt back to stop him from moving. That’s the only way Brentford have been able to stop him today!
Brentford vs Newcastle United
Jensen is over the following free-kick on the right, but he fails to find a Brentford player in the middle, with Isak clearing it away.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
Brentford have started the second half brilliantly and are putting the pressure on Newcastle. This time, Burn is booked for dragging back Wissa.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
WIDE! Norgaard gains possession on the left, and he whips a dangerous cross into the middle of the box. Wissa gets his head on the ball and flicks his effort towards the bottom-right corner, but it goes just wide.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
Brentford get the ball rolling again. No changes for either side.
Brentford vs Newcastle United
Newcastle dominated the first half and created an xG of 2.07 from their eight shots. Isak, Barnes and Murphy have the goals, but Guimaraes has been simply sensational in the midfield. He has made four key passes and has two assists to his name, with the Magpies in complete control. As for Brentford, they only registered an xG of 0.60 and struggled to respond after going behind. Jensen and Toney both showed their frustrations with poor tackles leading to yellow cards, with Frank's men needing to improve after the restart to stop the scoreline from becoming embarrassing. Newcastle have a win probability of 97.2 per cent and will finish above Manchester United as long as they avoid a comeback from the Bees.
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