Almirón inspires magnificent Magpies to big away win over Fulham

Newcastle went close to taking the lead early in the game, as the ball fell to Dan Burn (30) in the box but Bernd Leno (30) got down well to save his low effort before Callum Wilson (30) hit the post from the rebound.

Fulham were reduced to ten men after just six minutes after Nathaniel Chalobah (27) was dismissed for a late challenge on Sean Longstaff (24). Newcastle took the lead shortly after thanks to Wilson, the striker poked home a Joe Willocks (23) header at the back post after a delightful cross from Kieran Trippier (32).

Newcastle were dominating possession and almost doubled their lead, as Wilson controlled a cutback from Willock before turning and firing an effort narrowly past the top corner.

Eddie Howe’s side got the second goal they thoroughly deserved, as Bruno Guimarães (24) played an exquisite chipped ball through to Miguel Almirón (28) before the Paraguayan volleyed home in emphatic fashion.

The Magpies added a third, as Longstaff prodded home a rebound after Leno had tipped Sven Botman’s header onto the post.

Newcastle started the second half with the same intensity they finished the first half with, as Willock went close to adding a fourth but Leno managed to tip his curled effort around the post.

Newcastle added a fourth after some lovely build up play and Willock was the provider once again, as he played a teasing ball across the face of goal for Almirón to tap home at the far post.

Fulham pulled a goal back at the death as Neeskens Kebano delivered a cross that was headed home by Bobby Decordova-Reid but it was a mere consolation after a long afternoon for the Cottagers.

Newcastle saw the game out and claimed three points that saw them rise to 6th in the league, meanwhile Fulham dropped to 8th after their third loss of the season.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United)