Eddie Howe Highlights Key Brentford Threat Newcastle United Must Tackle on Saturday

Newcastle head into Saturday’s match against Brentford riding high after their impressive performance against Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Dominating large parts of that game, the Magpies will look to carry that momentum into their clash at the Gtech Community Stadium.

However, Eddie Howe remains cautious, fully aware of the challenges his team faces.

Speaking to the media on Friday morning (via The Chronicle), Howe highlighted two key aspects of Brentford’s game that Newcastle must be prepared for.

Brentford’s Fast Starts and Set-Piece Threats

Howe emphasized the importance of starting strong against a Brentford side known for scoring early and excelling at set-pieces.

“Whenever you go away from home, the intention you set in the game is key,” Howe said.

“The early exchanges give you a lot of clues as to how the game’s going to go.

We need to start well. Brentford score a lot of early goals, and we’re well aware of that.

“They’re still a very good set-piece team as well, so we’re going to have to be ready for that.”

Early Goals Could Shift the Momentum

Newcastle are no strangers to starting games energetically, though they often fail to convert their early dominance into goals.

If they can break the deadlock early on Saturday, it could disrupt Brentford’s rhythm and give Newcastle a platform to build from.

Following their spirited display against Liverpool, Newcastle have the potential to deliver another quality performance.

This matchup promises to be an exciting contest, and confidence is high after Wednesday’s success.