Newcastle United fell to a 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Saturday afternoon. Newcastle eventually took the lead through Jacob Murphy after a first-half in which chances were few and far between. Murphy popped up at the far post to score after Anthony Gordon ’s deflected cross in the 37th minute.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says his side’s home defeat to Fulham is reminder they will have to be at their very best to see off Arsenal in the League Cup next week. Jacob Murphy put the

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Murphy - on his 200th appearance for the club - had given the Magpies the advantage at St. James' Park but Marco Silva's side roared back to claim the three points. Newcastle were unchanged from last