It’s a return to Championship action for Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon as the traveling Toon Army gear up for a trip to west London to take on Brentford.
Having meekly surrendered top spot in the league to the ever-consistent Brighton and Hove Albion following a disappointing loss to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, Rafa Benitez’s side have it all to prove at Griffin Park.
When the two last met, a Dwight Gayle brace helped the Toon embark on a winning run that propelled them to the top of the league, though Jonjo Shelvey’s continued absence and a lack of genuine pace has seemingly changed their whole dynamic.
Still, the Magpies will clearly be favourites for the fixture against a Bees side enduring a season, rather than enjoying it.
So, with all of this in mind, here’s the 4-2-3-1 XI the Spaniard must field to beat Brentford tomorrow afternoon.
