By Ewan Murray Newcastle United play their final pre-season friendly before the start of the Premier League campaign this Saturday when they take on French side Brest on home soil. The Magpies faced Girona in another friendly at St James’ Park on Friday as they look to squeeze in as much as pre-season football as humanly possible. It’s been a largely positive pre-season for Newcastle to date, although they ended their tour of Japan in defeat against Yokohama F. Marinos. Prior to the 2-0 loss, they had beaten Urawa Red Diamonds 4-1 and Hull City 2-0 in preparation for the 2024/25 season. Brest …