Newcastle United lost 3-1 at Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon - here are the player ratings from the match.
It was Newcastle’s first defeat of the season as they missed the opportunity to go top of the Premier League table.
Eddie Howe made four changes to the side that beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 last time out with Kieran Trippier, Lloyd Kelly, Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes coming in for Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Sean Longstaff and Jacob Murphy. Alexander Isak kept his place in the side after picking up a knock while Sandro Tonali remained on the bench as his wait for a first Premier League start since his ban continued.
Fulham went ahead inside the opening five minutes with Raul Jimenez turning and finding the bottom right corner of the goal just moments after Joelinton had a goal ruled out for offside. After hitting the bar, Emile Smith-Rowe then doubled Fulham’s lead midway through the first half as he poked the ball past Nick Pope despite the Newcastle goalkeeper getting a strong hand to the relatively tame effort on goal.
Newcastle had a few half chances to pull a goal back but failed to really threaten as the sides went in 2-0 at the break. The Magpies were now facing their first defeat of the new season.
Newcastle pulled a goal back straight after the restart with Harvey Barnes scoring his third goal of the season. The Magpies then had chances to equalise through Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar but the score remained 2-1 heading into the closing stages.
A mistake from Bruno Guimaraes in stoppage time then put the result beyond doubt as Reiss Nelson pounced on a loose pass to make it 3-1.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
9. Anthony Gordon - 5
A couple of heavy touches as he struggled to get involved and pose a threat. Not in the game as he cut a frustrated figure out wide. Had a good chance to equalise but was denied by Leno. Would expect better from the England international. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Harvey Barnes - 7
In the side from the start after scoring the winner at Wolves. Had one tame shot on target in the first half before pulling a goal back early in the second with a composed finish into the bottom right corner. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 5
Passed fit to start the game but barely got a sniff. Still managed to play his part in Barnes' goal. | Getty Images
12. Lewis Hall - 6
On for Kelly 46: Offered more of an attacking threat down the left side as Newcastle tried to get back into the game. | Getty Images