Declan Donnelly was among the many Newcastle United fans who watched their team take on Fulham today. Fans were in high spirits as the game got underway at Craven Cottage, in London, this afternoon. But it didn't take long for Fulham to take the lead.

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 have been picked out as a team who could gatecrash the top half this season and have showed signs why in an encouraging start. Not being clinical enough has been the source of frustration, however.

Follow live coverage as Fulham face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Fulham spring shock on Newcastle to end Magpies’ unbeaten Premier League start - Fulham 3-1 Newcastle: Raul Jimenez, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson sealed victory at Craven Cottage.