A midweek round of Premier League action means a midweek round of of Mark Lawrenson’s BBC Sport predictions column.
Newcastle are still looking for their first win of the season when they host Norwich tonight.
It is a huge game and Lawrenson expects that first victory to finally come Newcastle’s way.
Lawro’s Newcastle vs Brentford prediction
“I hate to use the phrase ‘must-win’ but that is what this game is for Newcastle, who haven’t managed a single victory in their first 13 games and are entering the desperation stage of their season.
“It’s a big night for next-to-bottom Norwich too, but they come into it unbeaten under new boss Dean Smith and having taken seven points from their past three games.
“I think the home crowd will play a big part here, because they realise relegation is staring them in the face. That might be enough to get Newcastle over the line, and get them a win – at last.
Lawro’s prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Norwich
A win tonight would transform the mood around Newcastle’s season and a loss does not bear thinking about.
There is not often must-win games in November but that is what can happen when it takes that long to get that first victory.
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