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Miley nets maiden goal as Newcastle overcome 10-man Fulham
Newcastle United's Lewis Miley (2nd right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, December 16, 2023
Newcastle 3-0 Fulham
by Roger Domeneghetti
at St James' Park
A GAME that could have been marred by a post-Champions League hangover was in the end all rather routine for Newcastle.
It might have been different, but they were handed an early Christmas present, perfectly gift-wrapped with a bow on top, when midway through the first half, Raul Jimenez was sent off for a recklessly high challenge on Sean Longstaff.
The Newcastle player was lucky not to be seriously injured and so it was referee Sam Barrott showed only a yellow. However, he was subsequently instructed to take a second look on the pitch-side monitor by VAR Michael Salisbury. And we all know what that means…
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