Newcastle United will look to strengthen their Champions League push when they host Fulham at St James’ Park. The Magpies are out for revenge after their 3-1 loss in the reverse fixture in September.
Since mid-December, Eddie Howe’s men have been in stunning form, winning 10 of their last 11 matches in all competitions. The only blemish came in a surprising 4-1 home defeat to Bournemouth.
Newcastle responded to that setback with a solid 3-1 victory over bottom club Southampton, where Alexander Isak netted twice. The Swedish forward now has 17 league goals, making him the third-highest scorer in the competition.
Sitting in fifth place, level on points with fourth-placed Manchester City, Newcastle will aim to secure another three points before their EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal next week.
Marco Silva’s men remain in the hunt for a European spot but have lacked consistency, winning just three of their last 12 league games. Their recent 1-0 defeat to Manchester United was a bitter pill to swallow, as they conceded from the only shot on target they faced.
Despite their struggles at Craven Cottage, Fulham have been solid away from home, losing just once in their last seven road trips.
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham
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Newcastle’s outstanding form at home gives them the edge, but Fulham have been tough to beat away. Expect a close encounter with Isak making the difference.
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