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Fresh off the high of lifting the Carabao Cup — their first major domestic trophy in 70 years — Newcastle United return to Premier League action with renewed confidence but the pressure firmly back on.

Eddie Howe’s side are still very much in the hunt for a top-four finish, but a return of three defeats in their last five league games has left their position increasingly uncertain.

Brentford make the trip to St James’ Park in buoyant mood as well, having found excellent away form, and could close the gap on the Magpies with another win. This midweek clash pits two ambitious sides with European hopes against one another.

Newcastle United: Back to Business After Cup Glory

The celebrations following Newcastle’s Carabao Cup triumph have captured the imagination of fans and players alike, but focus now returns to the Premier League, where results have been mixed of late.

They come into the round just two points outside the top four, though recent inconsistencies (W2, L3) have raised concerns about their staying power.

The Magpies did win their last league match, and history is on their side here. Newcastle are unbeaten in six previous home league meetings with Brentford (W5, D1), scoring three or more goals in four of those.

This could be the perfect fixture to regain momentum, especially as they look to improve upon their poor recent Wednesday record — just one win from their last five Wednesday-held Premier League games (D1, L3).

Brentford: Eyeing an Historic Away Run

Thomas Frank’s Brentford are quietly putting together an impressive campaign. A 2-1 win at Bournemouth last time out marked their third victory in five league games (D1, L1) and underlined their superb away form.

The Bees have now won five consecutive Premier League away matches, the only side to achieve that feat this season.

Should they win again, they would become just the second team in Premier League history to win six straight away games while starting the round outside the top ten — a remarkable statistic.

While they currently reside in mid-table safety, a win here would take them within three points of Newcastle, injecting life into what could become an unexpected push for Europe in the season’s final weeks.

Head-to-Head Stats and Form Guide

• Newcastle are unbeaten in six home league H2Hs vs Brentford (W5, D1)
• Newcastle have scored 3+ goals in four of the last five H2Hs at St James’ Park
• Brentford have won five consecutive Premier League away games
• Newcastle have lost three of their last five league matches
• Brentford are six points behind Newcastle heading into this game

Players to Watch

Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)

Isak is enjoying a prolific campaign, with nine Premier League goals at home and ten away. One more goal at St James’ Park would make him just the third Newcastle player to score 10+ home and away goals in a single Premier League season. He remains central to Newcastle’s European hopes.

Yoane Wissa (Brentford)

The Brentford striker has found form at the right time, scoring in three of the last four league games, including both of their last two away fixtures. His ability to get behind defences makes him a constant threat on the counter, particularly away from home.

Prediction: Can Newcastle Regain League Momentum?

This is a pivotal match for Newcastle. With the Carabao Cup in the trophy cabinet and Champions League qualification still in play, three points here would refocus their season. Brentford’s away form cannot be ignored, however, and they have proven capable of upsetting strong sides on their travels.

Expect a closely contested game, but Newcastle’s home form against Brentford and the feel-good factor around the club after their cup success should give them the edge.

Predicted Score: Newcastle United 2-1 Brentford

Newcastle extend their unbeaten home record against the Bees and keep themselves firmly in the top-four race, though Brentford will likely make them work for it.

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