Rodrigo Muniz came off the bench to score a late winner as Fulham secured a stunning comeback victory over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.
The Cottagers came from behind after Jacob Murphy had given the hosts a first-half lead. Raul Jimenez equalized just after the hour mark before Muniz turned in a free-kick from Andreas Pereira in the 82nd minute, sealing Fulham’s first away win at Newcastle in 16 years.
Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Newcastle were left frustrated, with Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak both hitting the woodwork and Joe Willock missing a golden opportunity late on.
The defeat leaves Newcastle in fifth place with 41 points, level with Manchester City, who play Arsenal on Sunday. Fulham, meanwhile, climb to ninth with 36 points.
Match Recap
🔹 First Half
- Newcastle started brightly, with Jacob Murphy opening the scoring in the 35th minute, finishing from close range after a deflected pass from Anthony Gordon.
- Fulham struggled to create chances, with Jimenez and Alex Iwobi limited to long-range efforts.
- Sandro Tonali nearly doubled Newcastle’s lead, but his curling effort struck the crossbar.
🔹 Second Half
- Raul Jimenez equalized in the 63rd minute, slotting home his ninth league goal of the season after a well-placed cross from Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
- Newcastle pushed for a winner, with Isak hitting the post and Joe Willock missing from close range.
- Rodrigo Muniz came off the bench to score the winner in the 82nd minute, turning in Andreas Pereira’s free-kick to stun the home crowd.
- Newcastle pressed for a late equalizer, but Fulham held on for a historic victory.
Player Ratings & Stats
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Martin Dubravka | 6.4/10 |
| RB: Tino Livramento | 6.8/10 |
| CB: Fabian Schar | 7.0/10 |
| CB: Sven Botman | 7.2/10 |
| LB: Lewis Hall | 6.5/10 |
| CM: Bruno Guimaraes | 7.1/10 |
| CM: Sandro Tonali | 7.4/10 |
| CM: Joelinton | 7.0/10 |
| RW: Jacob Murphy | 7.5/10 |
| ST: Alexander Isak | 7.2/10 |
| LW: Anthony Gordon | 6.9/10 |
🔄 Substitutes:
- Joe Willock (67′ for Murphy) – 6.2/10
- Callum Wilson (78′ for Gordon) – 6.4/10
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Bernd Leno | 7.8/10 |
| RB: Timothy Castagne | 6.7/10 |
| CB: Calvin Bassey | 7.0/10 |
| CB: Issa Diop | 7.3/10 |
| LB: Antonee Robinson | 7.1/10 |
| CM: Sasa Lukic | 6.9/10 |
| CM: Joao Palhinha | 7.4/10 |
| RW: Alex Iwobi | 6.8/10 |
| AM: Bobby Reid | 7.2/10 |
| LW: Willian | 7.0/10 |
| ST: Raul Jimenez | 8.0/10 |
🔄 Substitutes:
- Rodrigo Muniz (74′ for Jimenez) – 8.5/10 ⭐ (Man of the Match)
- Andreas Pereira (80′ for Reid) – 7.8/10
Key Takeaways
✅ Historic Away Win – Fulham won at St. James’ Park for the first time since 2009, completing only their third-ever Premier League double over Newcastle.
✅ Newcastle Wasteful – Missed chances from Isak, Tonali, and Willock cost Newcastle dearly, as they suffered back-to-back home defeats.
✅ Jimenez’s Resurgence – With 9 league goals, Jimenez is rediscovering his best form, while Muniz is proving to be a super-sub for Marco Silva.
✅ Tight Race for Europe – Newcastle stay level on points with Man City (41), while Fulham (36) are pushing for a European spot.
Final Verdict
Newcastle dominated large spells but were punished for missed chances, allowing Fulham to secure a dramatic win.
With City and Arsenal yet to play, this result keeps the race for the top four wide open, while Fulham continue their surprise push for Europe.
Final Score: Newcastle United 1-2 Fulham
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