"The results in the earlier games mean Brentford can still go level on points with sixth-placed Liverpool with a win on Tyneside. Newcastle will jump into the top half if they claim the three points. Fulham and Sunderland losing will give cheer to these two teams for a few reasons. The middle of the Premier League table is a very fluid situation this season."
"It is an almighty boost for Newcastle to have Guimaraes back in their midfield. They're just a different team without him. The only downside for Eddie Howe this evening is Anthony Gordon's absence the winger hasn't recovered from a hamstring injury in time to feature. It'll be a particularly big night for Yoane Wissa, who is again preferred to Nick Woltemade up front for Newcastle. Wissa was injured for the Magpies' 3-1 defeat at his former club Brentford earlier in the season."
Brentford can move level with sixth-placed Liverpool by beating Newcastle, while Newcastle will reach the top half with a victory. A four-game winless run, PSR worries and limited January transfer activity have unsettled Eddie Howe and supporters. Guimaraes returns to Newcastle's midfield, significantly strengthening the side, while Anthony Gordon misses out through a hamstring injury. Yoane Wissa starts up front for Newcastle ahead of Nick Woltemade. Brentford depend on Igor Thiago, who has 16 league goals this season. The Premier League midtable remains fluid with multiple teams' positions affected by concurrent results.
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