Brentford vs Newcastle - Premier League Preview
Newcastle United have dominated recent encounters with Brentford, winning 13 of their last 16 meetings. Brentford's only victory in nine Premier League matches against Newcastle since promotion was a 4-2 win in West London last December.
Current Standings and Recent Form
After ten Premier League games, Brentford sit just above Newcastle in the table, an unexpected position for many before the season began. Last weekend, Brentford suffered a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in a tightly contested match, marked by an unfortunate own goal from Nathan Collins at Selhurst Park.
Before that setback, Brentford had impressively won three of four games, including notable home victories against Manchester United and Liverpool, as well as a commanding win over West Ham at the London Stadium. This leaves Brentford in 12th place with 13 points, mirroring their position at the same stage last season under Thomas Frank's management.
Brentford's Recent Highlights
- 3 wins in 4 games prior to last weekend
- Home wins against Manchester United and Liverpool
- 4-2 victory over Newcastle last December
Newcastle United's Challenge
Newcastle has now gone 216 days and eight Premier League away matches without a win. They aim to end this drought in the capital and improve their standing against Brentford this Sunday.
"It is now 216 days and eight matches since Newcastle won an away Premier League game."
Outlook
Brentford will look to replicate the excitement of last season’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth at home, hoping for a similar positive result in their 11th match of the campaign.
Author's Summary: Brentford holds a surprising edge in the early Premier League season, while Newcastle seeks to overcome a lengthy away win drought as the teams prepare to face off once again.