Callum Wilson’s second-half penalty secured a 1-0 victory for Newcastle against Brentford as Eddie Howe’s side bounced back from a three-game losing streak.
In a scrappy game at St James’ Park, Wilson converted his spot-kick emphatically after Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken had charged off his line and clumsily fouled Anthony Gordon.
Brentford, unbeaten in four games before the trip to the north-east, were unable to muster a response and also lost full-back Rico Henry to potentially serious knee injury in the first half.
For Newcastle, the narrow victory, following losses to Brighton, Liverpool and Manchester City, provides a timely boost ahead of their Champions League opener against AC Milan on Tuesday.
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Callum Wilson converts penalty after Mark Flekken fouls Anthony Gordon
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What’s next?
Newcastle’s next game is away to AC Milan on Tuesday as they make their long-awaited Champions League return – kick-off 5.45pm.
The Magpies then travel to Sheffield United as they return to Premier League action on September 24, live on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday – kick-off 4.30pm.
Sunday 24th September 4:00pm
Kick off 4:30pm
Brentford’s next outing is at home to Everton on Saturday, live on Sky Sports – kick-off 5.30pm. The Bees then host Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on September 27 – kick-off 7.45pm.
Saturday 23rd September 5:00pm
Kick off 5:30pm
