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Louise Taylor at St James' Park

Alexander Isak seals Newcastle win over Fulham after Mitrovic’s spot of bother

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates after scoring their late winner against Fulham
Alexander Isak is congratulated by his Newcastle United teammates after scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute. Photograph: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United/Getty Images

Who could have imagined Eddie Howe would become synonymous with thoroughly streetwise, defensive efficiency?

Admittedly it might have been different had Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic not seen a second-half penalty disallowed for a freakish and entirely accidental double touch but Newcastle have conceded only 11 goals in 19 Premier League games.

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