Brentford kept their unbeaten home record in the Premier League intact with yet another thrilling win at the Gtech Community Stadium, beating Newcastle 4-2 on Saturday.
Games this season at the Gtech Community Stadium averaged five goals a game coming into this contest. There's something in the air in west London as the goals flowed again on a stormy afternoon in the capital.
In the eighth minute, Christian Norgaard's drilled pass was plucked out of the air by Bryan Mbeumo, who cut inside Lewis Hall before dancing his way into the box and dispatching a left-footed shot past Nick Pope and into the top corner.
In a frantic start to the game, the lead lasted just three minutes and 17 seconds. Jacob Murphy ghosted into the penalty area and his shot across goal fell for Alexander Isak, who finished smartly to bring the visitors level.
After Isak was denied a second by a brilliant Mark Flekken recovery, Brentford then regained the lead as Yoane Wissa pounced on Harvey Barnes' loose pass before curling the ball beyond Pope and into the back of the net.
However, it was the Newcastle fans celebrating again minutes later. Three minutes and 32 seconds later, to be precise, as Brentford failed to hold on to their lead once again. Barnes capitalised on some poor defending to atone for his error, striking a low shot past Flekken and into the bottom corner.
Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game
Image: Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game
There had been five or more goals in each of the previous four league games at the Gtech Community Stadium and this game was going to follow suit. Flekken's long free kick forward evaded everyone but Nathan Collins, who showed great composure to restore Brentford's lead again.
And this time the hosts held on to their lead before extending it in the 90th minute through substitute Kevin Schade to secure a big win - a fourth straight league victory at home. The three points sees Thomas Frank's side move up to seventh in the table as their exciting season continues.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are now without a win in four games as they failed to build on Wednesday's impressive point against leaders Liverpool. Eddie Howe's side sit in a disappointing 12th in the league after a fifth loss of the campaign.
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Goals galore! Brentford's last five home games...
October 5: Brentford 5-3 Wolves
October 26: Brentford 4-3 Ipswich
November 9; Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth
November 30: Brentford 4-1 Leicester
December 7: Brentford 4-2 Newcastle
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