Christian Eriksen returns but Brentford slump at home to Newcastle

Christian Eriksen (left) returned to action eight months after a cardiac arrest; Newcastle’s Joe Willock (first from right) and Joelinton celebrate. Composite: Action Plus/Shutterstock; Colorsport/Shutterstock

This match will be remembered for what mattered the most: that Christian Eriksen returned, receiving the most rapturous of receptions, to competitive football and completed 38 accomplished minutes for Brentford as a substitute. It was goosebump-inducing to see Eriksen playing again and there were plenty of suggestions he can improve Brentford.

There were also huge warning signs they will need him to, because this defeat against an increasingly convincing Newcastle may have dire consequences for their season.