Igor Thiago scored twice in the closing stages as Brentford came from behind to claim a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United, extending the Magpies’ woeful Premier League away record.
Harvey Barnes had given Newcastle the lead in the first half, rifling the ball through Caoimhin Kelleher’s legs from close range at the Gtech Community Stadium.
But Brentford responded after the interval, drawing level when Kevin Schade nodded in Michael Kayode’s long throw, with Sven Botman only able to flick the ball across the box.
The hosts continued to push for a winner, and the breakthrough came from the penalty spot.
Dan Burn fouled Dango Ouattara in the box, receiving a second yellow card and being sent off.
Substitute Aaron Ramsdale, making his league debut for Newcastle after Nick Pope went off following a tough landing, was unable to stop Thiago from calmly converting the spot-kick.
Thiago then completed his brace when Malick Thiaw failed to deal with a through ball, allowing the striker to finish past Ramsdale and seal the win.
The result leaves Newcastle in 14th place, still searching for an away league victory - a streak that now stretches back to April.
Brentford have become a formidable force at home, having already beaten Liverpool, Manchester United, and Aston Villa this season, with only Manchester City winning at the Gtech.
There was no panic after falling behind. Brentford immediately took control after the restart, ensuring Newcastle could not settle.
Manager Keith Andrews emphasised imposing his gameplan - and the team executed it perfectly.
The long-throw tactic played a key role, culminating in Schade’s equaliser.
Brentford stayed composed after an earlier penalty appeal for Ouattara was denied, and Thiago delivered when it mattered most, scoring his eighth and ninth goals of the season - almost all in the league.
By the time Thiago made it 3-1, the home crowd could celebrate another memorable win without worry.
For Newcastle, the defeat was another example of their struggles on the road.
Despite taking the lead, they failed to cope with Brentford’s intensity and lost control, echoing their 3-1 defeat to West Ham just a week earlier.
Recurring issues remain: limited attacking threat, defensive lapses, and questionable mentality away from home.
Newcastle managed just one shot on target, won fewer aerial duels than Brentford, and covered less ground.
While the team thrives at St James’ Park or in European nights, away performances continue to undermine their league campaign.
Newcastle now sit only two points above the relegation zone, with their away struggles showing little sign of improvement.
