London, April 3 -- Sandro Tonali scored an incredible winner to boost Newcastle's hopes of a
place in the Champions League as the Magpies tasted victory in their first game since lifting the Carabao Cup.
Alexander Isak's 20th Premier League goal of the season put Eddie Howe's side ahead, but Bryan Mbeumo equalised from the penalty spot after Nick Pope's foul on Yoane Wissa changed the mood inside St James' Park.
However, Tonali's cross-shot from close to the right corner flag left Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken red-faced and ensured Newcastle remained very much in the mix for a top-four finish.
Tonali later explained in a television interview that his effort was "70% cross and a 30% shot", the
BBC reported.
"It was difficult for the...