Harvey Barnes classic trademark finish gives Newcastle United half-time lead v Brest – Watch it here | OneFootball

Harvey Barnes was one of eleven changes for Newcastle United.

Eddie Howe naming a completely different team (see below) to play Brest, compared to the side that started and beat Girona 4-0 on Friday night.

A 4pm kick-off at St James’ Park this Saturday afternoon. United set for their final pre-season friendly.

Newcastle United having played five friendlies so far. A 3-1 win over SpVgg Unterhaching in a behind-closed-doors match at the Adidas HQ training facility in Germany, a 2-0 victory at Hull then followed, before a trip to Japan brought a 4-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds and a 2-0 defeat to Yokohama F Marinos.

Then on Friday night, Newcastle demolishing Girona in the opening half. Going 3-0 up on 16 minutes and 4-0 by the break, despite Alexander Isak failing with a penalty!

Hopes that the other half of Eddie Howe’s NUFC squad could follow up today against Brest at St James’ Park.

Harvey Barnes lining up alongside the likes of Joe Willock, Bruno G, Will Osula, Kieran Trippier and Lloyd Kelly.

On his debut, Will Osula thinking he had scored, Lloyd Kelly playing a pass to Harvey Barnes and his clever ball over the top found Osula, whose pace took him away from the Brest defence and a cool finish reminiscent of a certain Alexander Isak found the far right bottom corner. However, a very dubious flag going up for offside to rule the celebrations.

That ‘goal’ coming just after one had counted.

An excellent Lloyd Kelly (I very much am liking the look of him, both defending AND when in possession) ball from deep set Harvey Barnes away.

The winger cut in from the left past one defender, then past another, before drilling the ball into the far right corner, a trademark classic Harvey Barnes to put United 1-0 up at half-time. So far, so good.

Like Girona, Brest finished third in their domestic league last season and will be playing Champions League football this coming season.

Half-time score in today’s friendly – Newcastle 1 Brest 0. United wearing their third strip today.

Confirmed Newcastle team v Brest:

Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Kelly, Lewis, Bruno, Willock, Harrison, Almiron, Barnes, Osula

Subs:

Vlachodimos, Gillespie, Ashby, Heffernan, Stanton, Emerson, Munda, Shahar, Sanusi, Hernes

Newcastle United schedule to end of October 2024:

Saturday 20 July 2024 – Newcastle 3 SpVgg Unterhaching 1

Saturday 27 July 2024 – Hull 0 Newcastle 2

Wednesday 31 July 2024 – Urawa Red Diamonds 1 Newcastle 4

Saturday 3 August 2024 – Yokohama F Marinos 2 Newcastle 0

Friday 9 August 2024 – Newcastle 4 Girona 0

Saturday 10 August 2024 – Newcastle United v Stade Brestois 4pm kick-off (SJP Sela weekend)

Wednesday 14 August 2024 – The Carabao Cup second round draw will be made around 10pm.

Saturday 17 August 2024 – Newcastle v Southampton (3pm)

Sunday 25 August 2024 – Bournemouth v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Week commencing Monday 26 August 2024 – Carabao Cup round two matches will be played

Friday 30 August 2024 – Summer transfer window closes at 11pm.

Sunday 1 September 2024 – Newcastle v Tottenham (1.30pm) Sky Sports

(The first international break of the season)

Sunday 15 September 2024 – Wolves v Newcastle (4.30 pm) Sky Sports

Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)

Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3 pm)

Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)

Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)