Following their 5-1 hammering of West Ham on Wednesday night, Newcastle United have another game in the capital when they face Thomas Frank’s high-flying Bees.
The Magpies have a chance to make it five wins in a row when they face Brentford, however, their opponents will be a very tough unit to crack.
Currently sitting in 9th place, Brentford have left any worries about ‘second season syndrome’ firmly in the past and have a shot at qualifying for European football.
Newcastle meanwhile, know they must continue their great momentum if they are to solidify their claims for a spot in next season’s Champions League.
Here, we take a look at the starting XI Howe could name when his side visit the Gtech Community Stadium.
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. Eddie Howe
Is this the Newcastle United side that Eddie Howe will pick to face Brentford? (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS

. Nick Pope
Pope has 13 Premier League clean sheets this season - more than any other keeper in the top-flight. Can he make it 14 against Brentford? Photo: Justin Setterfield

5. Sven Botman
Other than a tremendous last ditch tackle to deny Michail Antonio, Botman had very little to do against the Hammers. He will be disappointed after losing Kurt Zouma for their goal in what was the only negative on a brilliant trip to the capital. Photo: OLI SCARFF

6. Dan Burn
Burn may have had a hard time against Jarrod Bowen, but he remains a vital part of the best defence in the Premier League this season. Photo: Alex Pantling

7. Sean Longstaff
Longstaff’s boundless energy means he will likely get asked to start at the Gtech Community Stadium, despite such a hectic schedule. He has gone under the radar this season and will hope to impress yet again this weekend. Photo: Alex Pantling

8. Bruno Guimaraes
The Brazilian scored a brace against Brentford when the two sides met back in October. Guimaraes was once again superb in midweek. Photo: Justin Setterfield