Newcastle United vs Brentford 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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Newcastle United vs Brentford
Brentford have everyone back in their own half as they try to see out the last few seconds of stoppage time without conceding. Newcastle just can't find any space in behind.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Henry will be going straight down the tunnel with the medical team, and Roerslev is brought on in his place.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Brentford win a corner which is curled into the near post for Mbuemo. He gets caught under it slightly and thumps his header high over the bar.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
We're into five added minutes at the end of the half, and Newcastle are still pushing for an opener. Barnes weaves his way out to the left before curling another cross in, but it's cleared by Mee.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Trippier chooses to cross the resulting free-kick towards the far post, but it's cleared straight back out to him. This time, he goes for goal, volleying his first-time shot over the bar.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Barnes is driving through the middle when Norgaard slides in with a heavy challenge to bring him down from behind. He can have no complaints about that booking.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
Henry will be going straight down the tunnel with the medical team, and Roerslev is brought on in his place.
Newcastle United vs Brentford
The stretcher is being walked over to Henry, but he is able to gingerly get back to his feet. He's limping his way around the side of the pitch, and his game is over.
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