Newcastle United suffered their first defeat of the season as they lost 3-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

A slow start saw Eddie Howe's men down 2-0 after just 22 minutes, with Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe finding the back of the next. Moments into the second half, Harvey Barnes pulled one back but a late error from Bruno Guimaraes gifted Reiss Nelson the chance to make it three, with the Arsenal loanee making no mistake.

According to reports, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will 'not be forced out' as a result of his conflict with sporting director Paul Mitchell.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has taken full responsibility for his team selection in the 3-1 defeat against Fulham.

Eddie Howe has offered an explanation to Newcastle United's awful 3-1 defeat at Fulham - and admits the squad have "work to do" ahead of pivotal games against Wimbledon and then Man City. The Magpies opened up in shocking manner at Craven Cottage and then failed to fight back from a 2-0 deficit against Marco Silva's men.

Newcastle United will go top of the Premier League table if they defeat Fulham this afternoon. Eddie Howe’s side have won five-straight games at Craven Cottage and completed a league and cup treble over their hosts last season.

Alan Shearer has called on Eddie Howe to start one of his most dangerous players against Fulham. Alan Shearer has called for a certain Newcastle United player to start against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.