"Starting with the hosts, while Brentford might have eventually fallen to a 2-0 loss away at Crystal Palace last weekend, Keith Andrews' men should take plenty of positives from their bright start to proceedings. Despite opening up the 2025/26 campaign widely regarded as a standout relegation contender, the Bees find themselves sat within touching distance of climbing into the top-half of the Premier League standings. Springing an almighty upset on October 25th as they secured a pulsating 3-2 victory at home against defending champions Liverpool, Brentford have won three of their previous four appearances across all competitions."
"Brentford Team News Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, Josh Dasilva remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue. However, recently returning from a muscle issue, Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson could get some more minutes under his belt. Enjoying what has been a sensational start to proceedings and already bagging six Premier League strikes, Brazilian marksman Igor Thiago will spearhead Brentford's charge. Making an immediate impact after completing a shock summer switch from Ajax, England international Jordan Henderson will start in the middle of the park."
"As for the visitors, landing a 2-0 Champions League victory against Athletic Bilbao earlier in the week, Newcastle have enjoyed a real European flurry. However, despite their extended success on the continent, Eddie Howe's camp have drastically failed to find any kind of domestic stabilit"
Brentford arrive with encouraging home results, losing only once in west London across six fixtures and recording three wins in four recent outings. The side stunned Liverpool 3-2 and remain close to the Premier League's top half despite pre-season relegation predictions. Josh Dasilva remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury, while Reiss Nelson has recently returned from a muscle problem. Igor Thiago leads the attack with six league goals and Jordan Henderson anchors midfield. Newcastle achieved a 2-0 Champions League win at Athletic Bilbao but continue to struggle for domestic consistency under Eddie Howe.
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