Alan Shearer took to Twitter to respond to Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United’s Premier League victory over Brentford at St. James’ Park on Saturday evening.
Newcastle United defeated Brentford 1-0 at home in the league.
Callum Wilson scored the only goal of the match.
It came in the 64th minute from the penalty spot.
Alan Shearer reacts to Newcastle United vs Brentford result
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer was following the match.
And the BBC Sport pundit was pleased with the final result.
However, the Magpies were successful in the end.
Newcastle is firmly entrenched in the top four.
Newcastle is presently 11th in the Premier League table, having collected six points from five games.
The Magpies are six points behind fourth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion.
Newcastle’s chances of challenging defending champions Manchester City for the Premier League title this season are slim.
‘Unconvincing’ Newcastle United half-time player evaluations vs. Brentford 5/10 and 7/10 for ‘greatest threat’ – gallery
At halftime, Newcastle United and Brentford are tied 0-0 at St James’ Park; here are our player ratings from the first 45 minutes
Newcastle United returned to Premier League action after the international break, searching for their first win since the season began, when they hosted an unbeaten Brentford side at St James’ Park.
Both teams had chances to grab the lead in the first half, with Bruno Guimaraes getting the closest with a back-post header that was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.
Rico Henry was forced off for Brentford in the first half owing to injury.
Here are the first-half player ratings at halftime…
1. Nick Pope – 7
Stood tall early on to deny Aaron Hickey and was alert to head clear a ball over the top. Was rarely troubled and confident in goal this time out.
2. Kieran Trippier – 7
Put in a couple of teasing balls that didn’t come to anything. Volleyed over after another free-kick was half-cleared. Covered very well defensively.
3. Fabian Schar – 7
Saw a shot from distance deflect out for a corner. Got stuck in and read things well to keep a first clean sheet of the season.
4. Sven Botman – 7
Inconsistent distribution out from the back but remained fairly solid defensively.
