Newcastle United v Brentford likely line-up as Eddie Howe makes bold Sandro Tonali decision: photos

Three days after their draw against Liverpool at St James’ Park, Newcastle United return to action at the Gtech Community Stadium when they face Brentford this afternoon. The Magpies performed well against Arne Slot’s side on Wednesday and will be keen to follow that up against a Bees side that have a brilliant home record.

Brentford have dropped just two points on their home turf this season, but lost 3-1 against Aston Villa in midweek. Brentford sit one place above Newcastle United in the Premier League table, but the two sides are separated by just goal difference.

Here, we take a look at the starting XI that Howe could name for his side’s clash with Brentford this afternoon: