Brentford boss Keith Andrews, speaking to Match of the Day: We spoke about today whatever is thrown at us lets deal with it, and the players had to do that. Going a goal down, a goal up and then the equaliser.

Tonali’s name was a surprise feature of Deadline Day.

Brentford secured a late win on Tyneside, their first win there since 1934.

Newcastle United face Liverpool on Saturday for the first time since the injured Alexander Isak left the club in September following "the most talked about" saga in world football

Newcastle are now firmly in crisis and Howe is on the edge after defeat to Brentford leaves them as close to the relegation zone as Champions League qualification.

The Magpies suffered a challenging night at Anfield last weekend as two goals from former transfer target Hugo Ekitike helped Liverpool inflict a 4-1 defeat on Howe’s men and that has left Newcastle sitting in the bottom half of the table ahead of this weekend’s fixtures.

Newcastle United club captain Jamaal Lascelles has joined Leicester City, bringing an end to more than a decade on Tyneside. The 32-year-old centre-back was made available for transfer, despite Newcastle’s defensive injury problems, with Fabian Schar ruled out until April following ankle surgery.

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer expects Sandro Tonali to leave this summer. Rated at £100m, Tonali is being watched by Arsenal, Juventus and Chelsea this season. Shearer expects Tonali to leave Newcastle if they fail to clinch European football for next season.

Manchester City ran riot against Newcastle to rubber-stamp their place in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola again rang the changes but still watched his side ease to a 3-1 win on the night to complete a 5-1 drubbing on aggregate over last year's winners.

The club's CEO says there is 'aligment' over the club's long-term plan and Newcastle are a rare example of stability, but for how long?