Newcastle United Suffers 4-2 Defeat to Brentford

Alan Shearer criticized Newcastle United's 'unacceptable' performance in their 4-2 defeat to Brentford, expressing concerns about the team's lack of energy and defensive issues. Despite goals from Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes, Newcastle failed to maintain control after conceding a third goal, leading to further goals from Brentford's Nathan Collins and Kevin Schade. Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes echoed Shearer's sentiments, noting the team's tendency to be reactive and their struggle to score first. The defeat leaves Newcastle in 12th place in the Premier League, winless in their last four matches, raising alarms about the team's current form under manager Eddie Howe. Shearer emphasized the need for a change, highlighting that players were too passive and lacking in effort during crucial moments of the game. The team aims to recover and improve ahead of their next match against Leicester.