The reunion with the goal of the Swede Alexander Isak was providential, with a value of three points for his team, Newcastle, again stuck against Fulham (1-0) and who straightened his course in the Premier.
Isaacwho returned to the Premier after the injury that kept him away from the pitch for months and who had only participated in the League Cup so far in 2023, He jumped onto the field with twenty minutes to go.
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The Swede replaced Joseph Willock in 1971 and in 89 he scored. It was in a cross to the area by Kieran Trippier that Callum Wilson missed, who sent the ball to Isak and he did not miss.
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It was the goal of victory and relief for the magpiesstuck for two weeks with back-to-back draws against Leeds and Arsenal.
They carried out the clash with Fulham in a hurry because the box Miguel Almirón (played until 85′) was able to take advantage in the 69th minute, with an unusual penalty wasted by the Serbian Alexandar Mitrovic.
Something really unusual what just happened to Mitrovic. Penalty for Fulham, the forward himself is in charge of kicking, he slips and hits it with both legs. And it’s a free kick for Newcastle.
— ?? (@JuannDis) January 15, 2023
Victory puts Newcastle in third placejust one point behind Manchester City and six behind Arsenal, the leader, who visits Tottenham in the match that closes the twentieth day.