Premier League GW17 - Newcastle vs Fulham

Newcastle vs Fulham | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Newcastle United took on a hardy Fulham team at St James' Park in a pivotal Premier League match. The stage was set for a fierce match, with Fulham looking to continue their winning streak and Newcastle looking to recover from recent disappointments.

Newcastle:

Newcastle has had a difficult few weeks, having dropped their last three games across all competitions. Eddie Howe will be hoping for a response from his players here to increase the Magpies' prospects of European qualification come the conclusion of the season. The most recent of those was a 2-1 setback to Milan in midweek that destroyed their dreams of progressing further in the Champions League.

Fulham:

Conversely, Fulham comes to St James' Park in excellent form, having won three of their previous four games, including the previous two by a score of 5-0. Though the Londoners have won three of those matches at Craven Cottage, they will be looking to win just twice this season away from home in the Premier League.

Starting XI:

NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3):

Martin Dubravka; Valentino Livramento, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon

SUBS: Lewis Hall, Alex Murphy, Lewis Miley, Mark Gillespie, Loris Karius, Paul Dummett, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman, Matt Ritchie.

FULHAM (4-2-3-1):

Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Tosin Adarabioyo, Issa Diop, Antonee Robinson; Joao Palhinha, Tom Cairney; Alex Iwobi, Andreas Pereira, Harry Wilson; Raul Jimenez.

SUBS: Fode Ballo-Toure, Rodrigo Muniz, Carlos Vinicius, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Harrison Reed, Marek Rodak, Kenny Tete, Sasa Lukic, Willian.

St James' Park Stadium | Picture Credits: Get into Newcastle

First Half Drama: Jimenez Sees Red

Unexpectedly, Raul Jimenez, the great striker for Fulham, was sent off in the 22nd minute for a risky challenge on Sean Longstaff, which ended the first half. The strange incident changed the complexion of the match, leaving Fulham with 10 men.

Newcastle had more players, but they were unable to penetrate Fulham's defense. Anthony Gordon came the closest, using a strong effort to rattle the crossbar. With a score of 0-0, the teams advanced to the halftime whistle tied.

Second Half: Young Star Shines - Miley Breaks the Deadlock

Newcastle made a stunning breakthrough in the 57th minute of the second half. At a crucial juncture, seventeen-year-old Lewis Miley scored his first goal as a senior. With a determined run, Bruno Guimaraes started the play, and Miley finished it off with a cool shot into the far corner to give Newcastle a well-earned lead.

Newcastle increased their lead by two goals in the sixty-fourth minute, building on their momentum. Miguel Almiron made it 2-0 after taking advantage of a defensive blunder and finishing with ease. In the eighty-second minute, a rebound from Guimaraes' cross was nodded home by the injured Dan Burn to complete a decisive 3-0 victory.

A Much-Needed Triumph for Newcastle

Newcastle celebrated a vital 3-0 victory as the final whistle blew across St James' Park. After Jimenez was substituted out early, Eddie Howe's team showed tenacity and offensive skill, making the most of their numerical advantage. The turning points in a match that saw Newcastle go up above Manchester United in the league standings were Miley's breakthrough, Almiron's clinical finish, and Burn's comeback from injury.

Although Newcastle were relieved by the win, there is some cause for concern due to Joelinton and Fabian Schar's injuries. Fulham, on the other hand, will want to get back on track when they take on Everton in the EFL Cup quarterfinal. Certainly, this match at St James' Park will go down in history as a turning event in Newcastle's European qualification campaign. That's all from St James' Park till the next exciting encounter. We appreciate you coming, and good bye!

Goalless first half | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

The first goal Lewis Miley scored as a senior | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Almiron finished with ease and doubled Newcastle's lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Burn's goal gave Newcastle a 3-0 lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website