The Brazil international pounced in the 90th minute to claw three points from the fire after Marco Silva's side came close to a creditable draw. Having thrown away a lead handed to them by Jacob Murphy, the Magpies started the second half in sluggish manner and allowed Sasa Lukic to equalise at the Leazes End.

Sandro Tonali was left out of Newcastle United’s starting line-up for the second successive match as they beat Fulham 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Newcastle United could change their squad in January, not only with arrivals but also with departures, as some of their players are of interest to several clubs

Defensively, their average expected goals against (xGA) home and away are almost identical; on the road it is marginally better at 0.85, compared to 0.9 at St James’ Park. However, while Newcastle average 1.8 xG for at home this season, that drops by a third to 1.2 per match away.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says midfielder Sandro Tonali “felt the love” from team-mates and fans when he signed a secret contract extension at the club.

The Newcastle United captain was asleep when Joelinton informed him they had to land following a cracked window on Far East flight

Sources say Newcastle United are having to juggle with PSR and FFP concerns ahead of the January transfer window as they eye reinforcements.

The Athletic’s Chris Waugh reported on Monday that Newcastle United’s board has set realistic expectations for the 2025–26 season, emphasizing European — not Champions League — qualification as the benchmark rather than demanding another top-four finish.