Newcastle United

Alexander Isak scores an 89th-minute winner after Aleksandar Mitrovic's penalty for Fulham is disallowed as Newcastle return to third in the Premier League.

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Get a report of the Newcastle United vs. Fulham 2022-23 English Premier League football match.

"So many things to say about the ref's performance," Fulham coach Marco Silva told Sky Sports. This is twice as many winning goals conceded in the final five minutes as any other side in the 2022-23 competition. "But first I will say that I am really proud of the players and my team. For these moments the work was worth it." "The goal was a special moment," coach Eddie Howe told Sky Sports. You want to hit the ground running at a new club and he did before the injury.

Former Magpie Aleksandar Mitrovic missed a penalty for the visitors. Newcatle were dealt a blow in the first half as influential midfielder Bruno Guimaraes went ...

Alexander Isak is on hand to head home and give Newcastle the lead. It was a battle between defender Schar and midfield man Sean Longstaff for the player of the match but Longstaff just edged it. He spins away from Diop and tries to bend it into the corner but Leno reads it well. Newcastle had to work for it but Howe's side found a way to pick up all three points. Former Magpie Aleksandar Mitrovic stepped up to score but the goal was ruled out after a rare double touch. It was a bold approach from Marco Silva's side but an approach that has worked a treat for the Cottagers so far this season.

When Robert Jones, the referee, checked his pitchside monitor in the second half and awarded a penalty, it felt like Fulham would be the full-stop. On the pitch ...

This psychology is different. This defence is extraordinary. [Jonjo Shelvey](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jonjo-shelvey-ULl3njKU53is68Nj/) out. Newcastle will be hoping the ankle injury suffered by Guimaraes is not too serious. Only six per cent have slipped outside the top six. Halfway is meaningful. Halfway is not a start. Final position Position Their goal difference (+22) is 44 goals better than this point last year. The key to that success? [Alexander Isak](https://theathletic.com/football/player/alexander-isak-Xhsvt5fY38YhzVJq/) came on for Newcastle and then when the minutes were almost gone, he scored, wheeling away to where the Gallowgate End meets the Milburn Stand.

Substitute scores in 89th minute after Aleksandar Mitrovic suffers penalty nightmare against former club.

“But first I will say that I am really proud of the players and my team. “Bruno was very distressed,” admitted Howe. Credit to them for not giving us more chances.” “So many things to say about the ref's performance,” said Fulham manager Marco Silva. The crowd were really good for us from that moment on.” “Certainly a crazy second half.

Newcastle United secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Fulham at St James's Park on Sunday – here are some moments missed from the match.

And with a delay for former Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic to take a penalty, his opposite number, Callum Wilson, was quick to scuff up the penalty spot as best he could. But there was an unexpected and undoubtedly unwelcome guest on the edge of the huddle as Magpies midfielder Joelinton stood eavesdropping and nodding away at Silva’s comments before being shooed away. In addition, an earlier incident where Dan Burn pulled Andreas Pereira down inside the penalty area was arguably more of a foul with Cottagers boss Silva stating it should have also been a red card. He was replaced by Allan Saint-Maximin at the break and didn’t re-emerge from the tunnel until well after the full-time whistle. Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes was visibly distressed after landing awkwardly on his ankle midway through the first half. Ahead of the match, one supporter tweeted: “Sadly we have a young lady called Amy who passed away recently of Strep A aged only 16.