London, Apr 3 (Reporter) 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 goalkeeper and difficult also for me," said the former AC Milan midfielder. "Also a little bit of luck." This game came 17 days after Newcastle beat Liverpool at Wembley to end the club's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy. The international break gave Newcastle a chance to bask in their Wembley glory, but boss Howe said it was imperative his side kicked on after that success. They were far from at their fluent best but did enough to beat a Brentford side who had won all five of their away games in 2025 before this trip. In-form Isak's latest goal in what is turning out to be a special season for the Sweden striker came as he guided Jacob Murphy's cross past Flekken following a slip by Mbeumo. This is now the second successive season in which Isak has scored 20 or more Premier League goals for Newcastle. Mbeumo's equaliser from the spot raised Brentford's hopes of extending their winning run on the road, before Italy midfielder Tonali had the decisive say. Newcastle, who moved above Chelsea into fifth, are one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City with one game in hand. Brentford remain 11th on 41 points...////...