PLAYER RATINGS: Bruno Guimaraes nets crucial late winner for Newcastle
Newcastle continued their late push for European football after beating Fulham 1-0.
Bruno Guimaraes crashed home a superb winner for Eddie Howe's side at Craven Cottage after latching onto a loose ball on the edge of the penalty area.
The visitors had seen a goal ruled out just minutes before the breakthrough, with Fabian Schar's effort chalked off for a foul from Dan Burn in the build-up.
The victory sees the Magpies in eighth place, just one point behind seventh.
Here, Mail Sport's DOMINIC HOGAN has rated the players...
FULHAM (4-2-3-1)
Bernd Leno 6
A solid display but helpless to keep out the scorching effort from Guimaraes.
Timothy Castagne 6
The full back delivered a lively showing before Newcastle applied late pressure.
Tosin Adarabioyo 7
Another assured display from a defender certain to be watched by big clubs this summer. He strode out from the back well and marshalled those around him.
Calvin Bassey 6.5
An improved performance at the heart of Marco Silva's backline.
Antonee Robinson 7
Flickers of good link-up play down the left and dovetailed well with Willian.
Joao Palhinha 7 (Armando Broja 85)
Mopped up everything that came near him in his typically combative fashion.
Tom Cairney 6.5 (Sasa Lukic 64)
A steady enough performance but couldn't grab the game by the scruff of its neck.
Willian 7.5 (Harry Wilson 64)
Superb. A constant danger and thrilled with tricks and flicks. Tracked back diligently.
Andreas Pereira 6.5 (Adama Traore 64)
Troubled Newcastle in the hole before being replaced shortly after the hour mark.
Alex Iwobi 6.5
A good display, albeit one lacking the magic Fulham needed.
Rodrigo Muniz 6 (Raul Jimenez 86)
Finally kept quiet after his red-hot run of form in front of goal.
MANAGER: Marco Silva - 6
A disappointing day for
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