Newcastle United Repels Burnley Fightback in Gritty 2-1 Triumph

Newcastle United and Burnley clashed in a riveting Premier League fixture that saw Newcastle United triumph with a 2-1 scoreline. Despite Newcastle United's early 2-0 lead, Burnley staged a determined fightback in the latter stages, although Newcastle United managed to withstand the pressure and clinch the win.

Burnley now have six straight defeats.

The match remained goalless until the 31st minute when Bruno Guimarães put Newcastle United ahead.

In the 45th minute Anthony Gordon increased the lead for Newcastle United from the penalty spot.

Newcastle United play Sunderland on 14 December, Chelsea on 20 December and Manchester United (away) on 26 December. Burnley's next opponents are Fulham on 13 December, AFC Bournemouth on 20 December and Everton (home) on 27 December.

It leaves Newcastle United in 11th place and that Burnley are in 19th place.

Burnley's Lucas Pires was sent off in the 43rd minute.

The goal that reduced the score to 2-1 came in stoppage time, when Zian Flemming netted for Burnley.