Fulham Defeats Newcastle United 3-1, Ending Magpies' Unbeaten Start In Premier League

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Fulham secured a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Craven Cottage, ending Newcastle's unbeaten run in the Premier League this season. Raul Jimenez opened the scoring just five minutes into the match by controlling Adama Traore's cross and shooting low into the net. This win marks Fulham's second triumph of the campaign.

Smith Rowe came close to doubling Fulham's lead shortly after, hitting the crossbar with a powerful shot. However, he found success in the 22nd minute, scoring from close range. Newcastle quickly responded in the second half when Harvey Barnes scored within 28 seconds, reducing Fulham's lead.

Fulham almost allowed Newcastle to equalise when Bernd Leno mistakenly passed the ball to Fabian Schar from a goal-kick. Fortunately for Fulham, Schar couldn't capitalise on this error. Both teams had opportunities in the second half, but it was Reiss Nelson who secured Fulham's win with a goal during injury time.

The victory propels Fulham to eighth place in the Premier League standings, while Newcastle drops to sixth following their first loss of the season. This result highlights Fulham's improving form under Marco Silva.

Raul Jimenez has been in excellent form, scoring eight goals in his last nine Premier League starts. This match marked his first consecutive league goals since December 2023. His performance has been crucial for Fulham's recent success.

Fulham remains unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches with two wins and two draws. This is their longest streak without defeat since February 2023, matching their previous best under Marco Silva.