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Newcastle v Brentford match preview
4 days after the euphoria of a trophy parade across the metropolis to have a good time their EFL Cup closing overcome Liverpool, Newcastle have the grounding prospect of returning to Premier League motion in opposition to a Brentford aspect who beat them 4-2 in December.
Newcastle misplaced their final residence recreation a month in the past – a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion within the FA Cup – and supervisor Eddie Howe acknowledged that psychology had been a “big factor” within the build-up to a probably essential match within the race to earn Champions League qualification.
“I’ve seen a very good response from the gamers,” stated Howe, reflecting on the problem of guaranteeing his squad’s league kind just isn’t impacted by the seismic impact of profitable the membership’s first main trophy since 1955.
“I haven’t seen an over-reaction – I’ve seen the kind of response that I count on. That is going to be a key second in our season. The query mark in opposition to us is whether or not we will be the workforce we had been in opposition to Liverpool.”
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— Newcastle United (@NUFC) March 30, 2025
Newcastle might go fourth with victory, whereas Brentford have little room for error if they’re to maintain their hopes of enjoying in Europe for the primary time.
The Eleventh-placed Bees began the week three factors behind Bournemouth instantly above them and 4 shy of Aston Villa and Fulham.
“I hope that they had an unbelievable celebration as a result of they deserved it,” Brentford supervisor Thomas Frank stated of Newcastle. “It’s their first main cup in virtually a lifetime.
“It’s an unimaginable achievement for them and I’m actually pleased on their behalf. I’m fairly positive they’ll come flying out below the floodlights for a celebration. They are going to be making an attempt every part they will to seek out that Champions League spot.”
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Our opener in opposition to the Magpies again in December 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9HH8Cq0kwg
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 1, 2025
Newcastle v Brentford workforce information
Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon stays out with a thigh damage he sustained whereas enjoying for England final month, whereas defender Sven Botman has had a minor knee operation.
“The preliminary prognosis was between six and eight weeks however I feel he’s already acquired by just a few of these,” stated Howe. “Fingers crossed, we’ll see him in Could.”
Tino Livramento will proceed to deputise for Lewis Corridor after the left-back had surgical procedure on a foot damage, and captain Jamaal Lascelles could not return this season after a knee operation.
Full-back Michael Kayode is again in rivalry for Brentford however Mathias Jensen stays out after his damage comeback was hindered by sickness and fellow midfielder Fabio Carvalho is prone to miss the remainder of the marketing campaign with a shoulder drawback.
Full-backs Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey and ahead Gustavo Nunes are near returning however is not going to function in opposition to Newcastle. Midfielder Josh Dasilva and striker Igor Thiago are progressing with longer-term recoveries.
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Michael Kayode is accessible for tomorrow’s journey to Newcastle 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ntDtYSyreH
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 1, 2025
Newcastle v Brentford anticipated line-ups
Newcastle beginning XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Murphy, Guimares, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes; Isak
Brentford beginning XI: Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa
How you can watch Newcastle v Brentford: Reside stream, TV channel
The match begins at 19:45 BST on Wednesday and isn’t being proven on reside TV within the UK.
