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Newcastle United booed off after Brentford loss as supporter aims verbal volley at Eddie Howe
Newcastle United dropped 19 Premier League points from winning positions this season, with manager Eddie Howe acknowledging his need to improve after the 3-2 loss to Brentford.
- On February 7, 2026, Newcastle United lost 3-2 at St James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Brentford with an attendance of 52,032, and Eddie Howe, Newcastle head coach, took full responsibility.
- Behind the result, Newcastle's form shows just one win in the last eight matches and 19 Premier League points dropped from winning positions this season, leaving them 10 points off the top five with 13 matches left.
- Key moments included Sven Botman's headed opener on his 100th appearance, Brentford's Vitaly Janelt and Igor Thiago goals to lead at halftime, before Bruno Guimaraes equalised and Dango Ouattara scored the winner.
- The manager admitted he must work better and take full responsibility for everything on the pitch, urging players to be honest about their level.
- Brentford's win leaves them on 39 points, five fewer than Manchester United, after winning four of their last six matches, with Keith Andrews praising their 'fearlessness'.
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Brentford secured a late win on Tyneside, their first win there since 1934.
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