Newcastle United are winning 3-0 at Brentford at half-time this afternoon - here are the player ratings from the match so far.
Goals from Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak put The Magpies in a commanding position at half-time.
Eddie Howe made four changes to the side that lost 3-2 at Manchester United on Wednesday night with Nick Pope coming into the side for Martin Dubravka, Fabian Schar replacing Kieran Trippier, Joelinton in for Elliot Anderson and Harvey Barnes starting in place of the injured Anthony Gordon.
It took Brentford minutes to find the net as Bryan Mbeumo put the ball on a plate for Ivan Toney. But a VAR check ruled the goal out for offside.
After a tough start, Newcastle took the lead as Bruno Guimaraes’ cross was headed in by Harvey Barnes. Alexander Isak then set up Jacob Murphy to make it 2-0 before the Swede scored himself just a minute later to make it 3-0 heading in at half-time.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match so far (ratings updated at full-time)...
5. Lewis Hall - 7
Saved by VAR after Bryan Mbeumo broke down his side to set up Ivan Toney early on. Grew into the game after that but lacked the final ball. | Getty Images
6. Sean Longstaff - 7
Had a goal ruled out for offside. Looks more comfortable alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton in midfield. | Getty Images
7. Joelinton - 8
Missed a golden opportunity after 11 minutes. Provided some steel to Newcastle's midfield and carried the ball forward well. Booked. | Getty Images
8. Bruno Guimaraes - 10
Caught on the ball a couple of times in the opening exchanges but put a pinpoint cross in for Harvey Barnes to head Newcastle in front. Pulling the strings for Newcastle and grabbed his second assist of the game in the first half as Alexander Isak made it 3-0. Newcastle's superstar performer and made it 4-2 at a crucial moment in the game. | Getty Images