Watch the Brentford 2 Newcastle 4 match highlights below.

A spirited opening to the match from the home side.

However, that quickly snuffed out as Newcastle United took control, especially in the first half.

Scoring a trio of great goals and it could have been more before the break.

An excellent performance on the road from Eddie Howe's team as it ended 4-2 to the visitors.

The NUFC Head Coach once again coming up with the perfect team selection and formation, despite as usual, plenty players unavailable as starters.

Some lovely flowing Newcastle United football, Brentford simply unable to live with it.

These official Brentford 2 Newcastle 4 match highlights telling the story of the game.

All the goals and the celebrations!

See for yourselves.

Stats via BBC Sport:

Brentford 2 Newcastle 4 - Sunday 19 May 4pm

Newcastle United:

Barnes 21, Murphy 36, Isak 38, Bruno 77

Janelt 48, Wissa 70

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Brentford 53% (54%) Newcastle 47% (46%)

Total shots were Brentford 10 (3) Newcastle 12 (8)

Shots on target were Brentford 5 (1) Newcastle 7 (5)

Corners were Brentford 3 (1) Newcastle 0 (0)

Touches in the box Brentford 12 (5) Newcastle 29 (19)

Newcastle team v Brentford:

Pope; Krafth, Schar (Dummett 90+2), Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton (Trippier 81); J Murphy (Almiron 68), Isak (Wilson 81), Barnes (Anderson 68)

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Ritchie, White, A Murphy