Christian Eriksen made an emotional return to action after suffering a cardiac arrest, but could not prevent a comfortable win for the visitors.
After he came on as a substitute in the 52nd minute, fans and players on both sides gave him a standing ovation.
The Bees were reduced to 10 men after Josh Dasilva was shown a red card for a foul on Matt Targett, and the introduction of Christian Eriksen came in the toughest of circumstances.
After a goalless first half, Joe Willock was on hand to head in a Ryan Fraser cross after 33 minutes, and just seconds later, the same player was on hand to score a second goal.
It was obvious that he was rusty and over-eager, but he looked lively, replacing fellow Danes Mathias Jensen who came on as a substitute for him at Euro 2020.
The game was effectively over when Eriksen came on, but it was a great sight to see the high-class player back in action.
Eddie Howe's resurgence continues as they made it seven games in a row with a thoroughly professional and composed performance.
The numerical advantage that was presented to them by Dasilva's rash 11th-minute challenge on Targett was too much for the Bees to overcome, with only the brilliance of David Raya preventing a far more emphatic victory margin.
As their confidence and quality grew, they took control and never looked like relinquishing it.
The Toon Army's cult hero, who was derided as a 40 million failure early in his career, is now flourishing in a deeper role and is enjoying his cult hero status.
He is reborn as a player and sent his team on their way with a goal from Fraser's cross.
The Brazilian celebrated in a flamboyant style, shrugging of his team-mates to race the length of the field and celebrate wildly in front of the travelling fans.
He only cost 40 million dollars and the chant rang out at regular intervals, which was ironic since he was considered an over-priced piece of business.
Chris Wood is still struggling to score. He should have scored in the first half, but the goals are coming from elsewhere, and with Howe's side now up to 14th in the table, the clouds that were gathering over Tyneside for so much of this season look to be rolling away.
It was done without three of their most influential performers in Allan Saint-Maximin, Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson, which bode well for Howe and his team.
When he made his entrance early in the second half, it was a moment of real emotion and joy and it was a day about the return of Eriksen.
The whole ground rose to welcome the 30-year-old Dane and he was greeted warmly by players from both sides, happy to see this classy player and personality fit and healthy once more and doing what he loves.
He was quickly into the action and showed some trademark touches, which will be crucial to the fight against the drop.
The Bees need him because they are sinking down the table after eight games without a win, looking like a side who have run out of energy after a promising start to the season.
The dismissal of Dasilva was a big blow but there was no spark in the response. The way in which they were caught on the break by Schar was not smart.
The presence of Eriksen prompted a response but he must somehow help them rediscover that early season inspiration otherwise the campaign that held so much hope will descend even further into a scrap.
Formation 4-3-3.
20Ajer18Jansson5Pinnock3HenryFormation 4-3-3.
17Krafth5Schär33Burn13Targett28Willock8Shelvey7JoelintonThe match ended with a 2 to 0 win for the home team.
The second half ended with a score of 2.
The yellow card is for a bad foul.
The attacking half has a free kick.
Foul by Vitaly Janelt.
There is a corner in Brentford. It was a second Conceded by Joelinton.
The attempt was blocked. Ivan Toney's shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Christian Eriksen had a cross.
There is a corner in Brentford. Martin Dúbravka was the one who Conceded.
The attempt was saved. The left footed shot from the left side of the box was saved by the goalkeeper. Ivan Toney assisted.
The attempt was saved. The ball is saved in the bottom left corner. They were assisted by Joelinton.
There is a substitution for the United States. Ryan Fraser was replaced by Miguel Almir.
Chris Wood is a player for theNewcastle United.
The attempt was saved. Jonjo Shelvey's shot was saved in the centre of the goal.
Ryan Fraser won a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Sergi Can.
An attempt was missed. Bruno Guimar missed his shot from outside the box. Matt Targett assisted.
Bryan Mbeumo is shown a yellow card.
There is a substitution for the United States. Joseph Willock was replaced by Jamaal Lascelles.
A free kick is won in the defensive half.
Rico Henry had a foul.
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