Newcastle respond with Hull win as Elanga closes on return
Sean Steur went off with an apparent hamstring issue in Newcastle's 2-1 win over Hull, though it may have been cramp. The 18-year-old still drew wide praise after another strong display.
Newcastle edged Hull 2-1 after a strong first half and late pressure. Lewis Hall, Sean Steur and Joe Willock impressed, while Lukas Hornicek made key saves as Newcastle held on.
After Newcastle's 2-1 win over Hull, this fan view sizes up Sunday's Premier League games, with results for Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester City and Manchester United weighed from a Newcastle angle.
Joe Willock and Lewis Hall struck inside seven minutes as Newcastle beat Hull 2-1. Harvey Barnes made both, Wissa missed a penalty, and Newcastle held on after Mohamed-Ali Cho's reply.
Newcastle fans hailed a vital 2-1 win over Hull after Leeds, praising the electric start from Joe Willock and Lewis Hall but noting Yoane Wissa's penalty miss and a nervy second half.
Newcastle will visit Everton in the Carabao Cup fourth round in the week of 26 October after Joe Willock's late winner at Millwall sent them into the last 16.
Harvey Barnes set a Newcastle Premier League record by providing two assists inside 10 minutes against Hull, creating goals for Joe Willock and Lewis Hall in a fast start.
Newcastle's Arabic account sparked anger among some Al-Ahli fans after posting Jaissle's smiling image following the 2-1 win over Hull, with some reading it as a deliberate dig.
Newcastle have exceeded fans' early expectations, reaching eight points from five league games and the Carabao Cup last 16 despite injuries and summer upheaval under Matthias Jaissle.
Newcastle beat Hull 2-1 but faded badly after a fast start. Wissa missed a penalty, Hall scored, Barnes assisted twice, and Jaissle gave injury updates on Tino Livramento and Sean Steur.
Alan Shearer analysed how Newcastle unpicked Hull's back three in the 2-1 win, focusing on the tactical approach behind their attacking success.
Newcastle fans will watch Wolves v West Brom for on-loan striker Sean Neave, who could get a big chance after Raul Jimenez's injury, with ex-Magpie Adam Armstrong also involved.
Anthony Elanga is making good progress after a hamstring injury and could return after the international break, though he missed Newcastle's 2-1 win over Hull and Sweden duty.
Tino Livramento faces another setback after suffering discomfort in Newcastle training. Jaissle said the defender will have an MRI scan and is now set to miss England duty.
Newcastle are reportedly open to selling Nick Woltemade in 2027 after his Juventus loan, with the striker said to be outside Matthias Jaissle's long-term plans.
Matthias Jaissle praised Newcastle's 'incredible reaction' in the 2-1 win over Hull after Leeds, highlighting a dominant first half and committed defending despite nine absentees.
