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Guimaraes Strikes Late to Secure Crucial Victory for Newcastle
25 Oct
Summary
- Bruno Guimaraes scores winner in 90th minute
- Newcastle earn third Premier League win of season
- Fulham fought back to level before late Newcastle goal
On October 25, 2025, Newcastle United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League, thanks to a late goal from midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The match at St James' Park was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout.
Newcastle had taken the lead in the 18th minute through a goal from Jacob Murphy, but Fulham equalized in the 56th minute through a header from Sasa Lukic. The game appeared to be heading for a draw, but Guimaraes struck in the 90th minute to snatch all three points for the home side.
The win lifts Newcastle from 14th to 11th in the Premier League table, providing a much-needed boost to their season. The team had made a slow start to the campaign but had shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, including a thumping victory over Benfica in the Champions League.
