- Second-half goals from Jimenez and Muniz secured all three points for Fulham
- The Magpies led at the break thanks to Jacob Murphy’s fourth goal of the term
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Fulham mounted a stunning second-half comeback to deal a massive blow to Newcastle’s hopes of securing Champions League qualification.
Eddie Howe’s side led at the break thanks to Jacob Murphy’s strike from close range. But the Cottagers hit back through Raul Jimenez on the hour before snatching the victory late on with Rodrigo Muniz’s effort.
The Magpies were hoping to dispel the memories of their last home match when they suffered a shock defeat by Bournemouth and move three three points clear of fifth-place Manchester City ahead of their clash against Arsenal on Sunday.
But Marco Silva’s side took the spoil and reignited their own desires of achieving European qualification.
More to follow.
Rodrigo Muniz snuck in at the back post to claim all three points for the visitors at St James’ Park
Fulham inflicted a second home defeat in as many games on Newcastle, who they moved to within five points of in the league
Newcastle missed the chance to go three points clear of Manchester City in the race for Champions League football
