Premier League GW32 - Fulham vs Newcastle

Fulham vs Newcastle | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Welcome, to an entertaining encounter between Fulham and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage! Both teams are eager to score, so the setting is set for an exciting matchup on the pitch.

Fulham:

In their attempt to finish in the top half, Fulham has lost ground. Despite pulling off a thrilling 3-3 draw at Sheffield United, they were soundly defeated 3-1 by Nottingham Forest midweek. Marco Silva will be hoping the Cottagers can mount a comeback in their first home game since defeating Tottenham 3-0 prior to the international break. The Cottagers are behind 3-0 in the first half alone and are unable to cut the deficit despite Tosin Adarabioyo scored early in the second half.

Newcastle:

Despite controlling the majority of the game, Newcastle was pushed to a late 1-1 draw by Everton in midweek. They gave up a penalty in the 88th minute to share the points. With 13 minutes remaining in the Magpies' 4-3 triumph against West Ham in the previous match, manager Eddie Howe will be hoping for a better showing from his team against a Fulham defence that has been conceding goals lately.

Line ups:

FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Tosin Adarabioyo, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Joao Palhinha, Tom Cairney; Alex Iwobi, Andreas Pereira, Willian; Rodrigo Muniz.

FULHAM SUBS: Marek Rodak, Harrison Reed, Raul Jimenez, Harry Wilson, Armando Broja, Adama Traore, Tim Ream, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Sasa Lukic.

NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Emil Krafth, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock; Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.

NEWCASTLE UNITED SUBS: Loris Karius, Mark Gillespie, Paul Dummett, Matt Ritchie, Harvey Barnes, Elliot Anderson, Joe White, Amadou Diallo, Alex Murphy.

Craven Cottage Stadium | Picture Credits - Lineup For

A goalless first half as both the teams struggled to score | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

First Half: Chances Galore

Both Fulham and Newcastle produce several of chances in an exciting first half, but neither team is able to take advantage of them. With vital saves, Dubravka and Leno demonstrate their skill as goalies, maintaining a tie score at halftime.

VAR steps in to stop Newcastle's celebrations after a foul in the buildup disallows Schar's goal. The Magpies are left feeling let down, but dramatic justice is soon meted out.

Fulham laments lost chances as the half comes to an end, despite controlling the opening half of play. Newcastle enters halftime with fresh energy and a desire to take use of their opportunities, having gained late momentum.

Second Half: Newcastle Strikes Late

Both sides keep going forward in the second half, hoping for a breakthrough. Although Fulham creates plenty of chances, Newcastle ultimately finds the back of the goal in the last minutes, shocking Craven Cottage.

In a flash of lightning, Guimaraes scores Newcastle's first goal with a rebound shot after Barnes' cross is deflected clear. Fulham's resistance is broken as a vital late goal is secured by the Magpies' perseverance.

Newcastle defeats Fulham at Craven Cottage in a hard-fought victory thanks to Guimaraes' late heroics. Newcastle's tenacity wins out in the end, as they dramatically take all three points despite Fulham's heroic efforts.

Guimaraes scored a goal and broke the deadlock for Newcastle which seized their 0-1 victory against Fulham | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

At Craven Cottage, a fantastic match full of twists and turns ends with Newcastle winning thanks to a late goal from Guimaraes, leaving Fulham astonished. Even though Fulham puts on a strong effort, Newcastle's tenacity and willpower get them through, enhancing their standing in the competition for European football. While Fulham regrets lost chances, Newcastle rejoices over a well-deserved victory that moves them one step closer to their season goals.