Harvey Barnes urges Newcastle to respond swiftly after Brentford defeat

Newcastle United midfielder Harvey Barnes insists his side must regroup quickly following their 3–1 defeat to Brentford on Sunday.

The Magpies initially took the lead at the Gtech Community Stadium, but Brentford responded strongly, with Igor Thiago scoring twice as the hosts secured a comeback victory.

Speaking after the match, the England international acknowledged the disappointment of the result but emphasized the opportunity provided by the upcoming international break.

“Hopefully [the international break] gives us a bit of time to get together after it and work hard and get the details right. We need to hit the ground running after this break,” Barnes said.

Barnes also reflected on the team’s contrasting performances in the Premier League and Champions League, highlighting the need for consistency.

“It is hard to see what the difference is. There shouldn’t be, really. The results shouldn’t differ as much as they are. Hopefully, this break gives us time to assess and reset going into the next bunch of games.”

With the international break providing a pause, Newcastle will look to regroup and return to winning ways in the league.