There are two ways to look at the run-in for Newcastle United, and these ideas are not contradictory propositions. Heading into a home clash against Brentford FC, you can hold both the following ideas in your head at the same time- they are playing with house money a bit down the stretch here, as they have already secured the club’s first trophy in what feels like a lifetime.
However, the chances at earning a top four berth remain there for the taking, so the Geordies need to go out there and get it.
Newcastle vs Brentford FC FYIs
Kickoff: Wed April 2, 7:45pm, St. James Park, Newcastle, UK
Newcastle United Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
Google’s Result Probability: Newcastle win 56% Draw 22% Brentford FC win 22%
Eddie Howe, without the services of Anthony Gordon here for two separate reasons, will be able to field a strong team versus Brentford FC.
Here is what we think that might look like, when the Magpies take to the pitch at St. James Park.
Newcastle Starting Lineup Prediction vs Brentford FC
Nick Pope; Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Kieran Trippier; Joe Willock, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali; Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak
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