Fourteenth in the Premier League at kick-off, Newcastle had to raise their heads this Saturday against Brentford, what’s more after three defeats in a row and a trip to the AC Milan pitch. Yes but now, against the Bees, the Magpies have once again demonstrated their current difficulties. Too discreet and unable to find the fault in the opposing defense, Newcastle were logically hanging on to the break.
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After a dull first act at St James’Park, Eddie Howe’s men, aligned in 4-3-3 with Bruno Guimaraes in midfield and Sven Botman in defense, tried to put on a better face. In vain. Facing Thomas Frank’s squad, the Toons lacked offensive realism… Symbol of this bad luck, the goal refused to Callum Wilson shortly before the hour mark (57th) for a charge on goalkeeper Mark Flekken. It was only a postponement since Wilson finally found the opening after a penalty awarded to the locals (1-0, 64th). With this victory, Newcastle, shaken at the end of the match, moved up to 11th place, just behind their evening opponent.
