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18 November 2021, 14:32 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Newcastle United vs Brentford Premier League Nov 20, 2021

The Premier League fixture, Newcastle United vs. Brentford F.C. kicks off at 16:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 20, at St. James’ Park. Referee Robert Jones will be in charge, with help from the assistants, Eddie Smart and Simon Beck. Fourth official Jeremy Simpson will be on the sidelines while Kevin Friend will be in the VAR room.

Preview Newcastle United Premier League, Nov 20, 2021

Preview Eddie Howe will be making his coaching debut with the club when the Magpies emerge from the dugout for this fixture on Saturday. The 43-year-old put pen to paper for a two-and-a-half-year contract with Newcastle United, up until the summer of 2024. He replaces Steve Bruce who was sacked weeks ago following Newcastle’s £305M bid takeover. A surprising choice at the helm, knowing his credentials do not exactly match up with Newcastle’s huge Premier League winning aspirations for the near future. This is Howe’s first job since leaving Bournemouth last year following their relegation to the lower tier. Honored and privileged to be named Steve Bruce's replacement, Eddie Howe said, following the announcement. With the 1-1 draw against Albion at Falmer Stadium before the international break, Newcastle are without a win in five games: LLDLD, and are clinging desperately to their Premier League status in 19th place. Being the only side in the Premier League with no victory this season, the club has picked up only 5 points after 0W, 5D, & 6L. Howe’s priority will be to steer the club out of the relegation zone. The most urgent need being the defense, which has seen Newcastle concede 24 goals in eleven games. An average of 2.18 goals conceded per game. A defensive 5—4—1 formation, with Callum Wilson in attack, is expected from Howe against Brentford on Saturday.

Preview Brentford Premier League, Nov 20, 2021

Preview The wheels appear to be falling off for Brentford after an incredible start to the season. The Bees picked up their 4th consecutive defeat following the 2-1 loss to Norwich City before the break. The defeat saw Brentford drop further down the table, moving from 12th to 14th place. The club has picked up three points out of a possible 15 in the last five games: WLLLL, and are left with 12 points from 3W, 3D, & 5L. The Bees have 13 goals after eleven Premier League appearances. With a goal ratio of 1.18 goals scored per game, Brentford have conceded 14 goals (1.27 goals per match) this season and have a G.D. of -1. Thomas Frank’s 3—5—2 formation could see the ex-Newcastle man, Ivan Toney, up against his old club in attack, while playing alongside Mbeumo. Riddled with injuries, the club could be without as many as four players. Mads Sorensen and Shandon Baptiste remain doubtful for this fixture alongside Yoane Wissa. Meanwhile, Mathias Jensen is yet to recover from coronavirus.

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