Newcastle's "Relentless Pursuit" Leads to Dramatic Fulham Victory

Newcastle United secured a sensational 2-1 victory against Fulham at St. James' Park, with Bruno Guimaraes netting a dramatic 90th-minute winner. The late goal, which sent the home crowd into raptures, marked Newcastle's first Premier League win in the 90th minute since March 2024, highlighting the team's unwavering determination.

Manager Eddie Howe was quick to commend his squad's persistence, stating, "I thought it was a really good last 20 minutes from us; we were relentless in our pursuit to try and win. Eventually, one of those chances fell for us. Those points are so precious, but you also carry forward the belief that you can win in any situation, even when it doesn't look like you will."

Guimaraes, the hero of the hour, shared his excitement following the crucial strike. "I feel unbelievable. We cannot play the perfect game every time, but we need to find the three points, and we did that today. [I am] very pleased for everyone. This is the Newcastle I know, we fight until the end," he remarked.

The defeat extends Fulham's unfortunate run, as they now face their fourth consecutive Premier League loss – a streak not experienced since their return to the top flight in 2022.

Fulham manager Marco Silva expressed his frustration and belief that his team deserved a better outcome. "Overall, I have the feeling that we deserved something from the game," Silva commented. "We've been speaking about maturity. It's not just about age, you have to be streetwise in some moments; we have to do the basics well, feel the danger sometimes. We have to learn that football will punish you if you're not on it every single moment. This is a difficult moment, all these defeats in a row are not good at all."