Newcastle United won against Brentford in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.
Newcastle United maintained their good run of form on Saturday afternoon, as they got the better of Brentford at home.
The Magpies won 3-1 against Brentford at St. James’ Park to enhance their chances of winning the Championship title this season. Dwight Gayle scored twice for Newcastle, while Ciaran Clark also found the net.
As announced on Newcastle’s official Twitter page during the game, there were almost 52,000 fans at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer was following the match, and he was impressed with the size of the crowd at St. James’ Park.
Over the course of the 90 minutes at St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon, hosts Newcastle had 52% of the possession, took 15 shots of which six were on target, and won five corners, according to BBC Sport.
Visitors Brentford had 48% of the possession, took seven shots of which two were on target, and earned five corners, according to BBC Sport.
Newcastle are second in the Championship table at the moment with 25 points from 12 matches, just a point behind leaders Norwich City.
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