Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, was at his best in Fulham’s 3-1 defeat of Newcastle, getting an assist in the 22nd minute of the game to put his side 2-0 ahead.
It was a combination of two former Arsenal players with Emile Smith Rowe converting from Iwobi’s assist in the encounter.
Newcastle United missed the opportunity to move top of the Premier League as Fulham ended the visitors’ unbeaten start with a performance full of purpose and intent.
Fulham took an early lead through Raul Jimenez’s sharp turn and finished, just 44 seconds after Joelinton had a goal for Newcastle ruled out by an offside flag.
Summer signing Smith Rowe continued his fine start at the Cottagers by doubling the lead after a slick move with the assist coming from former Arsenal teammate, Iwobi.
Newcastle, who mustered only one shot on target in an insipid first-half performance, narrowed the gap through Harvey Barnes within 28 seconds of the restart.
But, while the Magpies posed much more threat, they were unable to find an equaliser as Fulham held out.
Fabian Schar came the closest when he blasted into the side-netting after capitalising on a slack pass by Fulham keeper Bernd Leno.
The home side had chances to restore their two-goal advantage in an even second half but did not seal victory until stoppage time.
Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes’ woeful clearance went straight to another former Arsenal star, Reiss Nelson, in the penalty area and the substitute emphatically fired in to secure Fulham’s second league win.
Iwobi Assists As Fulham Deny Newcastle Top Spot
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