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All the details ahead of Newcastle United’s latest trip to the capital against Brentford today.
Newcastle United face another daunting Premier League clash when they travel to the capital this weekend.
Brentford? Daunting? Perhaps not, until you look closer at the form table…
The Bees are top of the home table in 2024-25, with six wins and a draw from their seven fixtures at the Gtech Community Stadium. By contrast, they are 19th on the road, giving a clue as to where their strengths lie.
Newcastle have won the past three fixtures away to Brentford but today might prove the toughest since the hosts became a Premier League club in 2021. As for the Magpies, they suffered last-minute heartache in London to Crystal Palace a week ago.
That 1-1 draw crushed Newcastle but Eddie Howe’s men recovered with a valiant 3-3 draw against Liverpool in midweek. Here is everything you need to know ahead of today’s Premier League clash.
When is Brentford vs Newcastle United?
The game will kick off today (Saturday, December 7) at 3pm GMT. Brentford, in the west London borough of Hounslow, is the location.
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What TV channel is Brentford vs Newcastle United?
Unfortunately for UK viewers, the game will not be broadcast to a TV audience due to the 3pm blackout rule that governs English football. BBC Radio Newcastle will have coverage on the airwaves. Alternatively, our reporter, Jordan Cronin, will be in attendance with full coverage on social media.
Team news
Howe confirmed at his press conference that Kieran Trippier (illness) could return to the squad. Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon picked up knocks but should be ok. Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles (both ACL) and Emil Krafth (collar bone) remain sidelined.
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