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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

Newcastle stunned by Brentford late goal in thriller

  • Brentford secured a 3-2 Premier League victory over Newcastle at St James' Park, significantly boosting their hopes of European qualification.
  • Dango Ouattara scored the winning goal five minutes from time, marking Brentford's first win on Tyneside since 1934.
  • Newcastle initially took the lead through Sven Botman, but Brentford responded with goals from Vitaly Janelt and an Igor Thiago penalty to go ahead.
  • Bruno Guimaraes equalised for Newcastle from the penalty spot after a VAR review, setting up a dramatic conclusion to the match.
  • The defeat is Newcastle's fourth home loss this season and means they have now dropped 19 points from winning positions.

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Brentford snatch late victory as Newcastle’s struggles deepen

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