Newcastle United will be aiming to end a run of three successive defeats when they host Thomas Frank’s Brentford on Saturday.
The match, which comes just 72 hours before their clash with AC Milan at the San Siro, is a hugely important game for Newcastle to stamp their mark on the Premier League after an underwhelming start to the campaign.
Eddie Howe faces a couple of selection headaches ahead of the game with injury concerns over Sandro Tonali and Sven Botman.
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI that Howe could name for the visit of Brentford.
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9. RW: Miguel Almiron
Debate has raged online about Almiron’s position in this team, however, the truth of the matter is that he remains a key player for Howe and is very much trusted by the manager and his teammates to deliver when it matters. | Getty Images
10. ST: Alexander Isak
Isak has gone scoreless in his last three appearances and with Callum Wilson breathing down his neck, he will want to end this mini-drought at the weekend. | Getty Images
11. LW: Anthony Gordon
Gordon is arguably Newcastle’s player of the season so far and will be hoping to impress again against the Bees. | AFP via Getty Images