Brentford vs Newcastle United, 2021-22 English Premier League

Newcastle claim vital win as Eriksen makes first appearance for Brentford

Christian Eriksen made his return to competitive action for the first time since collapsing with a cardiac arrest.

• 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
• 0': First Half begins.
• 5': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Matt Targett.
• 9': Foul by Josh Dasilva (Brentford).
• 9': Matt Targett (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
• 10': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Josh Dasilva (Brentford).
• 11': Josh Dasilva (Brentford) is shown the red card.
• 13': Attempt saved. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
• 14': Foul by Christian Nørgaard (Brentford).
• 14': Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
• 16': Attempt missed. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matt Targett with a cross.
• 17': Foul by Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford).
• 17': Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
• 18': Attempt blocked. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross.
• 18': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock.
• 19': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
• 19': Yoane Wissa (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
• 24': Attempt blocked. Emil Krafth (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
• 26': Attempt saved. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ryan Fraser.
• 27': Attempt blocked. Joelinton (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross.
• 27': Attempt missed. Emil Krafth (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.
• 29': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock.
• 30': Foul by Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford).
• 30': Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
• 32': Attempt saved. Matt Targett (Newcastle United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joseph Willock.
• 32': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by David Raya.
• 33': Goal! Brentford 0, Newcastle United 1. Joelinton (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross.
• 34': Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
• 34': Foul by Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United).
• 37': Attempt saved. Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joseph Willock.
• 39': Attempt saved. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) header from very close range is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Jacob Murphy with a headed pass.
• 40': Attempt missed. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Emil Krafth.
• 43': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Ryan Fraser.
• 44': Goal! Brentford 0, Newcastle United 2. Joseph Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Fabian Schär following a fast break.
• 45'+1': Foul by Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford).
• 45'+1': Matt Targett (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
• 45'+1': Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
• 45'+2': Attempt saved. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross.
• 45'+3': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Joelinton.
• 45'+4': First Half ends, Brentford 0, Newcastle United 2.
• 45': Second Half begins Brentford 0, Newcastle United 2.
• 46': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Ethan Pinnock.
• 47': Attempt missed. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Matt Targett with a cross following a corner.
• 48': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
• 48': Vitaly Janelt (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
• 49': Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
• 49': Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
• 49': Foul by Joseph Willock (Newcastle United).
• 50': Attempt missed. Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Bryan Mbeumo with a cross following a set piece situation.
• 51': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Vitaly Janelt.
• 52': Attempt missed. Joseph Willock (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Matt Targett with a cross following a corner.
• 52': Substitution, Brentford. Christian Eriksen replaces Mathias Jensen.
• 58': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Emil Krafth.
• 59': Attempt missed. Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Yoane Wissa.
• 62': Attempt missed. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Wood with a headed pass.
• 62': Substitution, Brentford. Ivan Toney replaces Yoane Wissa.
• 63': Attempt missed. Joseph Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ryan Fraser.
• 64': Substitution, Newcastle United. Bruno Guimarães replaces Jacob Murphy.
• 67': Attempt blocked. Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Wood.
• 67': Foul by Emil Krafth (Newcastle United).
• 67': Ivan Toney (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
• 68': Martin Dúbravka (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card.
• 70': Attempt saved. Matt Targett (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Ryan Fraser.
• 70': Attempt blocked. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
• 70': Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
• 72': Substitution, Brentford. Sergi Canós replaces Kristoffer Ajer.
• 73': Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
• 73': Ivan Toney (Brentford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
• 74': Hand ball by Pontus Jansson (Brentford).
• 77': Attempt blocked. Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Nørgaard.
• 78': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Rico Henry.
• 79': Attempt missed. Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
• 82': Foul by Rico Henry (Brentford).
• 82': Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
• 83': Substitution, Newcastle United. Jamaal Lascelles replaces Joseph Willock.
• 84': Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) is shown the yellow card.
• 85': Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Matt Targett.
• 85': Foul by Sergi Canós (Brentford).
• 85': Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
• 86': Attempt saved. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
• 89': Hand ball by Chris Wood (Newcastle United).
• 90': Substitution, Newcastle United. Miguel Almirón replaces Ryan Fraser.
• 90'+2': Attempt saved. Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joelinton.
• 90'+3': Attempt saved. Vitaly Janelt (Brentford) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ivan Toney.
• 90'+3': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Martin Dúbravka.
• 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Ivan Toney (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Eriksen with a cross.
• 90'+4': Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Joelinton.
• 90'+5': Foul by Vitaly Janelt (Brentford).
• 90'+5': Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
• 90'+5': Vitaly Janelt (Brentford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
• 90'+6': Second Half ends, Brentford 0, Newcastle United 2.
• 0': Match ends, Brentford 0, Newcastle United 2.