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Newcastle United vs Brentford
Norgaard wins it back in midfield and slots it forward for Wissa. Newcastle are tightly man-marking at the moment though, and Botman intercepts to set the hosts on the counter.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last 20 Premier League games that have been level at half-time (W8 D12) since a 1-5 defeat to Tottenham in April 2022, and are unbeaten in 16 such games at home (W8 D8) since losing 0-3 to Chelsea in October 2021.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Trippier can't pick out a successful cross from the right, and when Schar swings it in, Flekken tips it out to Barnes on the left. He cuts inside before curling it towards the far post, but Gordon can't direct it on target.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Brentford win it deep in their own half, and Roerslev hooks it forward for Wissa to chase. He struggles to get it out of his feet, which allows Newcastle to get back, and the forward sees his shot blocked.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Gordon is trying to disrupt Brentford's early possession here so he races to close Hickey down. The wing-back gets the ball away in time, but the Newcastle winger hurts himself in the process. He can carry on without treatment.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Brentford get us back underway for the second half!
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Newcastle made a slow start to the game, but Howe will be fairly pleased with their performance after that. They just need to be more clinical when they do get into the box. Brentford haven't made things easy though. Even though they didn't show as much of an attacking threat as the half went on, they were compact in defence and looked hard to break down.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
It's goalless at the break between Newcastle and Brentford. There were just two shots on target in the first half, though both of them forced great saves - Hickey was denied by Pope, who stood tall at his near post early on, while Flekken kept out Guimaraes' free header from point-blank range at the other end. Brentford started the game well, but the hosts grew into the game as it went on, without being able to find a breakthrough.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 0-0 BRENTFORD.
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