Brentford and Newcastle United fans won’t be happy with Premier League announcement
The Premier League has confirmed that Peter Bankes will referee the match between Newcastle United and Brentford this week.
Brentford make the long trip to Tyneside on Wednesday night to take on Newcastle United in a first match back from international action as the Premier League whirrs into life for the run-in.
The hosts will be buoyed by their memorable Carabao Cup win earlier this month and have only lost to the Bees once since their promotion to the Premier League in 2021. That did come earlier this season as Thomas Frank’s men recorded a 4-2 win on home turf, but the Magpies have already beaten Brentford at St James’ Park this term with a 3-1 Carabao Cup victory in December.
Newcastle United continue to press for Champions League qualification with plenty to play for, while Brentford are chasing a first ever top half finish. The west London side currently sit 11th in the table.
