Callum Wilson's penalty earned Newcastle United an important three points.
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00:00 So Newcastle United return to winning ways at St James' Park, a 1-0 hard-fought win over Brentford.
00:06 Callum Wilson's penalty, the difference in the end.
00:09 Yeah, it wasn't pretty at all. I think everyone who was here today would agree with that,
00:15 but it was a performance full of heart in the end and they did well to grind out the result.
00:20 First half wasn't great, much like the Brighton game.
00:26 First 20 minutes in particular, Newcastle were really flat, everything was really passive.
00:32 They were just slowing everything that they did.
00:35 They gradually improved after that, but needed half-time.
00:40 And after half-time, they did improve, deserved the goal by Callum Wilson's penalty.
00:45 Could have had another penalty if it wasn't for VAR.
00:49 And also could have had another goal, a Callum Wilson goal, if the referee hadn't have disallowed it.
00:55 I thought it was nice out personally, I thought it was soft, but thankfully we don't have to look back at their decisions.
01:00 We can reflect on a 1-0 Newcastle United win.
01:05 Three defeats heading into the day, it was really important they didn't suffer a four-straight defeat.
01:10 That would have been the first time they lost four-straight games under Eddie Howe.
01:14 I think it was a real test of character that day, obviously in front of a 51,000 crowd here at St James' Park.
01:20 They dealt with that pressure and managed to get an important three points.
01:26 Going into Tuesday against AC Milan, I do feel it was important to get three points.
01:31 Because losing and heading into that European fixture probably would have taken the shine off a little bit.
01:37 Not when you wake up on Tuesday ahead of that game, but certainly on Sunday and Monday.
01:42 A European game against AC Milan is probably one of the last things Newcastle and Eddie Howe would have wanted.
01:48 They've got a bit of confidence now heading into that game.
01:51 On the flipside, it will be interesting to see how AC Milan handle it.
01:55 They lost 5-1 to their rivals in Atlanta today, so they could be a wounded animal in terms of AC Milan.
02:01 But certainly in terms of Newcastle, they're going into that game with some much-needed confidence.
02:08 Let's see what they can do.