Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has admitted to a concern surrounding Alexander Isak following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Fulham.

Fulham climb to eighth in the Premier League table, while Newcastle drop to sixth after their first defeat of the season

Fulham's Raul Jimenez, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson all scored in a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on Saturday, giving Eddie Howe's team their first defeat of the Premier League season.

Fulham's Resilience Ends Newcastle's Unbeaten Premier League Start by Ethan Taylor on Sep 21, 2024 for EPLindex.com

Fulham’s Gritty Performance Downs Newcastle in Premier League ClashNewcastle United’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season came to an abrupt end at Craven Cottage, where a resolute Fulham

It ended Fulham 3 Newcastle 1. A woeful first half that was punished by two goals and it could have been worse. Eddie Howe changing the tactics/system and making a couple of subs at the break. Newcastle United made a contest of the second half but failed to build on a quality Barnes goal within a minute of the restart.

Joe Buck reacts as Newcastle United taste defeat for the first time this season after a disappointing 3-1 loss against Fulham in the Premier League. Raul Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe put Fulham 2-0 up before half-time before Harvey Barnes restored some hope with a strike just after the break.