Newcastle Overcome Burnley 2–1 in Fiery Premier League Clash at St. James’ Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, England — Newcastle United secured a vital 2–1 victory over Burnley at St. James’ Park, extending their strong home form and climbing further up the Premier League table. Eddie Howe’s side struck twice in the first half and held firm despite late pressure from the visitors, who finished the match with ten men.
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Guimarães Breaks the Deadlock
Newcastle took control in the 31st minute, when Bruno Guimarães fired home the opener after sustained pressure in Burnley’s defensive third. The goal rewarded Newcastle’s dominance in possession and set the tone for the remainder of the half.
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Gordon Doubles the Lead From the Spot
Just before halftime, the Magpies were handed another boost. Burnley’s Lucas Pires was shown a straight red card in the 42nd minute, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb.
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Moments later, Anthony Gordon converted a penalty in first‑half stoppage time to make it 2–0, giving Newcastle a comfortable cushion heading into the break.
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Burnley Fight Back Late
Despite being reduced to ten men, Burnley showed resilience in the second half. Their persistence paid off in stoppage time when Zian Flemming converted a penalty to pull one back, setting up a tense finish.
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But Newcastle’s defensive structure held firm, securing all three points.
Key Match Events
- 30’ — Guimarães scores for Newcastle
- 42’ — Burnley’s Lucas Pires sent off
- 45’ — Gordon converts penalty for 2–0
- 90’ — Flemming scores Burnley penalty
- Yellow Cards: Kyle Walker (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Josh Laurent (Burnley), Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle)
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What This Result Means
Newcastle continue their strong run at home, where they have been one of the league’s toughest sides to beat. The win lifts them further away from mid‑table congestion and keeps momentum building ahead of a busy December schedule.
Burnley, meanwhile, suffer their sixth straight defeat, remaining deep in relegation trouble and struggling to find consistency.
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