Newcastle returned to Premier League action following the international break looking to pick up their first win since the opening day of the season as they hosted an unbeaten Brentford side at St James’ Park.
Both teams have had chances to take the lead in the first half with Bruno Guimaraes coming the closest with a back-post header that was saved by Mark Flekken in the Brentford goal.
Rico Henry was withdrawn in the first-half for Brentford due to injury.
Here are the half-time player ratings from the first half...
5. Dan Burn - 6
Dragged out of position and exposed on a couple of occasions in the first half but gained some composure as Newcastle improved in the second. Put in a great challenge late on to keep Newcastle’s lead intact. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Bruno Guimaraes - 7
Missed a great opportunity to give Newcastle the lead as his close range header was saved by Mark Flekken. Started to impose himself on the game more as it went on. Booked. | Getty Images
7. Sean Longstaff - 6
Mopped things up well when needed but guilty of some clumsy moments on his first start of the season. | Getty Images
8. Elliot Anderson - 6
Had a couple of neat touches and turns but was in and out of the game. Played a good ball through to release Harvey Barnes in the first half. Faded in the second half. | Getty Images