Newcastle's push for the top six might even surpass last year's extraordinary highs after a smash-and-grab victory over Fulham
, a stadium announcement warned supporters not to follow the Inglethorpe Street route home due to a tree being struck down in the middle of the road.and Martin Dubravka spent much of the first half clutching his knee ., it should count as one of his biggest achievements on Tyneside yet.
In fact there are moments when it is hard not to wonder if missing out on Europe would not be such a bad thing.in sixth and West Ham in seventh but they are still bearing some of the scars of the increased burden of this year’s continental adventures.
Even if Newcastle are to qualify for European competition next year – most likely the Conference League as it stands – summer activity will be restricted by Profit and Sustainability Regulations and they will have to operate on a player trading basis rather than spending freely. Some of their absentees, Jamaal Lascelles andminute to even register an attempt and being dominated for large periods by a spritely young winger called Willian.
Gordon made chances from nothing and was unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet. Fulham were much improved from their humbling at Nottingham Forest and their shipping of three goals against Sheffield United – so Newcastle’s triumph should not be underestimated. While Fulham wreaked havoc for an hour, Howe’s back line stood firm with huge numbers behind the ball.
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