Newcastle United suffered back-to-back St James’ Park defeats after losing 2-1 to Fulham.
The Magpies led at half-time through Jacob Murphy but surrendered in the second-half following goals from Raul Jimenez and substitute Rodrigo Munoz.
As a result, Newcastle missed the opportunity to climb back into the Premier League top four.
Head coach Eddie Howe named an unchanged starting XI from last Saturday’s 3-1 win at Southampton. On the bench, Emil Krafth replaced Miguel Almiron, who re-joined Atlanta United earlier this week.
In the scrappy first half, Newcastle got their noses in front in the 37th minute when a great run and cross by Anthony Gordon was finished off by Jacob Murphy, who drilled the ball past goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
But a poor second-half performance ended in defeat. Raul Jimenez equalised when his effort deflected past Martin Dubravka before Andreas Pereira’s free-kick was flicked home by substitute Rodrigo Muniz.
Our writer Jordan Cronin was at St James’ Park - and here are his Newcastle United player ratings:
9. Joelinton - 5
In the wars and put himself about but sloppy in possession. Replaced on the hour-mark | Getty Images
10. Jacob Murphy - 6
Didn’t pose a big enough threat, despite marking his 200th appearance with a goal. | Getty Images
11. Anthony Gordon - 6
Was Newcastle’s danger man in the opening 45, showing great strength and pace to turn Timothy Castagne and set up the opening goal. Faded in the second-half. | Getty Images
12. Alexander Isak - 6
Had to drop deep to try and get involved. Fed off scraps. Saw a shot cannon off the crossbar. | Getty Images