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Marco Silva watched on as his Fulham side came under pressure from the first whistle at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United pressing high to try and get the early goal to set them on their way to a fourth win in five matches.

Nick Woltemade hit the left post, then Jacob Murphy hit the right one.

United eventually getting that opening goal they deserved, as Murphy did really well to catch last man Bassey in possession and his run to goal then saw a sweet shot nestle in the bottom corner.

If Murphy had then converted an easier chance when Gordon then sent him clear, then it could have sent Newcastle on their way to a comfortable victory.

Instead, it became a real battle and Fulham probably deserved to level on balance of play and chances when Lukic headed the equaliser 11 minutes after the break.

On the hour mark Eddie Howe made three changes from the bench and another two followed as the clock counted down.

Newcastle United dominated the play and then just when it looked like they wouldn’t get the winner, Leno could only parry Osula’s shot and Bruno followed up to...