Newcastle United hope Allan Saint-Maximin will face Brentford

Allan Saint-Maximin's withdrawal from Newcastle United's trip to West Ham was a late call from Eddie Howe.

The winger missed the 1-1 draw due to a calf injury that did not improve throughout the week having sustained the knock against Aston Villa.

But he could be back for the clash at struggling Brentford next weekend as Newcastle look to make it seven games unbeaten.

Howe said last night: "He got a kick on his calf last week and it was too sore to play today - it was a late call, we hoped he might make the game but he didn't.

"It gives us more confidence, you saw a resilience, fighting spirit, and a really good mentality from the group - all positives from our perspective but we have to keep showing up and bringing those qualities.

"The unity has been there from day one, the confidence is growing and improving and will only continue on the back of performances like this one."