Ivan Toney set for Brentford return but Newcastle 'favourites' for Premier League clash

Newcastle head to West London knowing a win would move them one step closer to ensuring Premier League survival.

The Magpies are one of the form sides in the division and know picking up three points against Brentford, would lift them above their hosts.

Eddie Howe's side have picked up impressive wins against Leeds United, Everton and Aston Villa, before picking up a point against Champions League chasing West Ham.

The Bees, in comparison, have picked up just one point in the last seven games. A run of form that has seen them hauled into the Premier League relegation battle.

ChronicleLive spoke with Football London's Brentford FC reporter Uzzi Majid to get the lowdown on the Bees ahead of Saturday's game.

: "From a Brentford perspective, you would like to hope that recent results would give them the kick up the backside.

"Newcastle will be hoping the same old continues on Saturday afternoon, but this is the game Brentford seriously have to wake themselves up for as they could be below their opponents should they lose yet again.

"A win for Newcastle would be a long way to sealing their status, whilst defeat for Brentford would be a major concern."

Brentford were unlucky to lose against the likes of Brighton, Chelsea and Leicester earlier in the season, but since that defeat to the Foxes in October; many of the performances as well as the football has been difficult to watch.

"Even the wins over Everton, Watford and Aston Villa felt like a slog rather than performing very well.

"Ever since the Villa victory, it's been utter misery with no league win since and you wonder when the next one will come."

" Thomas Frank wouldn't admit it publicly, but Brentford are in serious trouble.

"They would have been encouraged by