Newcastle travel to Brentford today after tallying a well-deserved point against league leaders Liverpool on Wednesday. While it’s been a rollercoaster start to the campaign, Newcastle can do themselves a lot of good with a victory over the Bees; a club they’ve had a lot of away success against recently.
This is the team Eddie Howe has selected for today’s clash. It has two changes from the midweek draw with Harvey Barnes and Sean Longstaff in for Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Today's team to take on Brentford. ? pic.twitter.com/DHyS5TJgVP
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 7, 2024
Here is the side Bees boss Thomas Frank has named.
? Your Bees to take on Newcastle pic.twitter.com/ZHfqOzjzLb
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 7, 2024
A win should see Newcastle comfortably placed in the top ten with a platform to build upon. However, the Brentford will be eager to carve the same path for themselves. A top performance is needed to get Newcastle on track for a push for Europe.
Howay The Lads!
1,067 comments so far
Rotonda heights
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Comment #201Jimiley
Tindall apparently.
We equally need a tiki taka coach and a set piece coach.
Arthur Romsdale
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Comment #202Lloyd Kelly, bargain basement crap.
Arthur Romsdale
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Comment #203Tindall off to the tanning salon tonight
Doesn’t give 2 shites about the result
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Comment #204Haha remember the if we have a strong bench we will win excuse what a joke happy clappers
Wheres master and puppets
jimiley
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Comment #205Nails done as well
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Comment #206Dont forget eyebrows too
Rotonda heights
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Comment #207Catchy
I do believe there are better out there, both technically and tactically and most importantly are winners.
Terzic and Consecaio for starters.
450M spent and we’re 12th, probably 13th by tomorrow.
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Comment #208And teeth whitening
Poet Of Prudhoe Park
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Comment #209If he was younger Gasperini would have been a good shout
jimiley
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Comment #210Caribou Cup is a side show.
If he wins it, Eddie would have a job for life and a statue.
It is very possible
jimiley
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Comment #211Ten Hag wins 2 cups in 2 years and gets sack.
If Eddie won one cup he would have a job for life.
Therein lies the problem at sjp
lochinvar
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Comment #212Gordon scores his penalty against Everton and we win that
Murphy scores against Liverpool and were two up and probably win that
Isak scores the sitter today – we win that
And numerous other examples.
The players are being over coached, even conditioned so they are too tense and not instinctive enough. Let them play with more flair.
jimiley
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Comment #213As a football fan my thoughts are with Antonio. Shocking crash
RUNAWAY777
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Comment #214You no what we should have keepet the 2 we sold and bought a couple more and took the point deduction would have made know difference from where we are now.
Not another deJong
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Comment #215Another 6 goal thriller for a second match in a row. Just got tired in the second half and the change in formation, emptied our midfield. Perhaps need fresher legs in central defence but difficult to play Kelly up to match fitness.
The match went with form and was not unexpected. Although Trippiers first (free) kick was very predictable. The performances of the first team are generally inconsistent and the players used to rotate are not offering a great deal either. Whether it is fitness / stamina or a problem with being too predictable with our style of play, there is a lot of improvement required.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Dec 7, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Comment #216Also would it be the end of the world if Jose took us over ?
Our team is best suited to counter attack he’s one of the best managers ever at that
He would organise our defence and midfield so we stop conceding stupid goals
Our set pieces would be miles better
We would also move to 4231 which suits our players much better
Guy also knows how to win trophies he had FFP issues at Roma and still got them places
Our football is pretty dross at times just now it’s not like we are playing liquid football all the time
JohnJ
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Comment #217I still believe in Eddie Howe! Yes I’m disappointed with the result but then again I’m disappointed every time Newcastle lose and well pleased when they win!
The Premier League is probably the toughest league in the world and every fixture is a battle there’s no easy games – None at all.
If they fail to gain 6 points from the next two games then I will be worried!
morocco0015
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Comment #218Runway where the fook did you learn your English???
Fookin buffoon.!!!
check the toastie
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Comment #219Just got in, seen non of the game.
Somebody enlighten me to how Tonali was on the bench?
RUNAWAY777
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Comment #220Irish rob
Your could well be right we may well beat Brentford like you say but I would not put my money on it .
We did do it with Chelsea
Sure the tossers will be along soon have digs one of them is lost in all that smog .
jimiley
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Comment #221Tonali onthe bench was an Eddie masterpiece.
But remember he is above criticism.
lochinvar
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Comment #222Mind we are being consistent now.
Consistently dropping points and loosing .
This is not how it’s meant to be!
Marmike
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Comment #223Pope was not at fault for any of their goals!
The first two were from aberrant passes from Schar and Burns.
The third was from a lucky bounce.
The fourth was because we were pushing for our third.
Hall and Livramento were OK.
The midfield was awful!
Where was Joelinton?
Almiron was less than useless when he came on!
Why didn’t Tonali start?
Maybe a new manager is needed!!
lochinvar
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Comment #224Dropped to 13th now as manu get equaliser at home to Forest. 1-1 at half time.
I feel a red friendly VAR decision isn’t far away.
Macas
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Comment #225A big problem with Howe last season was that he didn’t rotate enough and always played his favourites.
When we have 3 games in a week it makes sense to freshen things up a bit and rest certain players.
Don’t think Tonali was that great when he came on anyway, and Longstaff was unlucky not to score early on.
Not sure what is happening with Miley this season, but if he can be integrated then we could possibly offload Longstaff in January if there are any takers and then strengthen elsewhere.
RUNAWAY777
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Comment #226morocco0015
You always get one I would never say that to anyone but there’s always one twit, he’s probley one of the tossers mate.
Have nice night as this is the only time I’ll answer you.
lochinvar
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Comment #227Brentford must have looked at our team sheet and seen that Tonali missing makes life easier for them. He was immense against Liverpool and is now match fit. He should start and sling with Bruno and BigJoe those 3 give the opposition something to worry about. 65 minutes into a game and his impact is diminishing.
Concerned that Eddie is under pressure and isn’t thinking straight.
onmeedsun
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Comment #228It’s clear that defensively the team is vulnerable. Perhaps Botman will help that, together with another pacey CB. But we missed chances again first half. This was a game where we had to get our noses in front. Sean unlucky to hit the bar in 3rd minute. Isak round the keeper but slow to finish. These are big moments in games and they’re not going our way. Absolutely no way Eddie gets binned this season, but may happen at the end. But only if we have a very good replacement lined up. Iraola would be the only option for me, but I want Eddie to turn it round.
captainmarvel
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Comment #229I do not get the change of personnel from a game where the team performed well to introducing players not of the same class?
And Eddie seems to favour only one system, 433, which is one trick pony thinking..
Talk about own goals!!
jimiley
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Comment #230If you do not play your two purples you need a result.
Saratoga
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Comment #231Just don’t know what to make of that.
First goal. Hall is surely too deep. Then he puts both hands behind his back.
Why. He’s not even in the penalty box when he does it. You’ve got to show him out to his right or at least try to. Poor really.
Isak when he is past their goalie. He does not seem to have the close control when dribbling he had a while back. Surely he can take that away to his left and score.
Their second. Rapidly going off Barnes.
Their third. Pundit said the wind/conditions played a part. Aye, ok.
Thing is we are leaking soft goals.
We have to score 3 or 4 just to get a point.
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Comment #232Tony understand Tonali being fatigued
He has played two full games for Italy in four days recently.
Orsula got arse fatigue with sitting on the bench for 90 minutes every week
Arthur Romsdale
Dec 7, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Comment #233A lot of ex players doing the business for Forrest.
onmeedsun
Dec 7, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Comment #234Far too many points have slipped away this season. Just don’t think we’ll pull them back. Second half of season we have relatively much harder away games but easier home games. Ultimately you don’t achieve any success if you can’t win a certain number of away games. Been a problem for 2 seasons now and at the same time we’re not as convincing at home. Not a good combo that.
Saratoga
Dec 7, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Comment #235Looked again at Brentfords first goal.
That is poor from Hall.
I know a top attacker can get the better of you.
But it’s just all wrong.
Wrong position. Needs to be more over to his right.
Also, wrong body shape.
Thing is it’s a worry. I know he is still young, but I think you do that naturally or you don’t. Not sure it can be coached. If it can it is basics and he has been coached by the best since he was a kid.
Hands behind the back.
Really just don’t get that. Did the same Wednesday night so nobody is putting him right on it.
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Dec 7, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Comment #236Where’s Miley – he has been sent to the reserves. Wouldn’t surprise me if he is sold
Back to Tonali – best outfield player at Palace
Best outfield player against the dippers – Bruno had his best game this season playing with Tonali
Why oh why break the combination up
Use to bang on about Rafa many an argument with Jail, playing the same system home or away against top teams and bottom teams. Subs like for like.
Sadly Howe has become another Rafa – same system whatever whoever we play subs like for like.
Same style of football sideways slow slow in to many a game.
We now have a decent run of fixtures including cup games – got to go undefeated and win both cup games – no excuses.
If not we then I think Howes position is under threat
RUNAWAY777
Dec 7, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Comment #237Why would Saudis spend say 500 million on a 70.000 stadium.
When the team can’t play there part by winning games.
Why did Eddie change a team played really Wednesday,
This one could come back and bite Eddie’s on the arse.
lochinvar
Dec 7, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Comment #238Never mind
We’re only 7 points behind Forest in 5th.
With Spurs and Manu two of the slimey six struggling this would be a good season to stake a claim for top 4 or 5.
Spurning the opportunity will be hard to take. Time to put it right, just.
lochinvar
Dec 7, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Comment #239onmeedsun
Last season top 4 I think lost no more than 4 or 5 games all season.
That had to be one part of the target for this season.
Slip sliding away.
lochinvar
Dec 7, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Comment #240RUNAWAY777
Dec 7, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Comment #237
Why would Saudis spend say 500 million on a 70.000 stadium.
When the team can’t play there part by winning games.
Why did Eddie change a team played really Wednesday,
This one could come back and bite Eddie’s on the arse.
……and 70,000 others and a few hundred thousand more.