Fulham stuns Newcastle 2-1 with late goals

In a dramatic Premier League match on February 1, Fulham came from behind to defeat Newcastle United 2-1 at St. James' Park. Jacob Murphy opened the scoring for Newcastle in the first half, but Fulham equalized through Raul Jimenez in the 61st minute, with Jimenez's shot deflecting in. Rodrigo Muniz sealed the victory for Fulham with a goal in the 82nd minute, following a free kick from Andreas Pereira. This result pushed Fulham into ninth place in the league, while Newcastle remains fifth but faces pressure from other top contenders. Despite the setback, Newcastle's manager Eddie Howe is optimistic about their chances for a top-four finish. The loss arrives as Newcastle prepares for a crucial Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal, where they hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg.