Howe has recalled Callum Wilson to the Newcastle starting line-up in place of Alexander Isak. Wilson came off the bench to score in the 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday and boast an impressive record against tonight’s opposition with 10 goals in 12 Premier League outings against them.
But The Magpies’ other goalscorer in Sunday’s match, Joe Willock, has dropped out of the side following a slight hamstring concern after the match. Joelinton has returned to the line-up in Willock’s place.
Willock scored in the 1-1 draw against The Hammers at the London Stadium last season.
NUFC XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Murphy, Saint-Maximin, Wilson
Subs: Dubravka, Lascelles, Willock, Isak, Anderson, Ritchie, Targett, Manquillo, Gordon
But Newcastle have several players ruled out of tonight’s match with Miguel Almiron still recovering from a thigh injury.
Here’s the full list of absentees...
1. Allan Saint-Maximin - hamstring
Saint-Maximin sits out today’s match at Brentford with a hamstring issue. Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Miguel Almiron - thigh
Miguel Almiron is facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up a thigh injury in training. Photo: Michael Regan
3. Jamal Lewis - tactical
Misses out on a place in the squad once again with Paul Dummett preferred. Photo: OLI SCARFF
4. Ryan Fraser - tactical
Ryan Fraser has been frozen out of the first team squad and is training with Newcastle United’s Under-21 squad. Photo: Jan Kruger