Iwobi helps Fulham hand first defeat of the season to Newcastle

Fulham were looking to bounce back from their disappointing 1-1 draw against West Ham last weekend.

Iwobi, who has started all Fulham games this season, was instrumental in Fulham’s 3-1 win against Newcastle.

The Super Eagles midfielder provided the assist for Fulham’s second goal as the Cottagers returned to winning ways.

Fulham are unchanged from last weekend's Premier League home draw against West Ham. Mexico striker Raul Jimenez continues to lead the line with Rodrigo Muniz on the bench.

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi started in midfield alongside Emile Smith Rowe, while Calvin Bassey is paired in defence with Andersen.

Alexander Isak was fit to start for Newcastle as Eddie Howe made four changes from last weekend's win at Wolves.

Winger Harvey Barnes was rewarded for his match-winning performance off the bench with a start in place of Jacob Murphy.

Fulham got the game underway and immediately struck the first blow of the game as Adama Traore found Raul Jimenez inside the box and the Mexican produced a clever turn and shot that beat Nick Pope.

Another goal went in to make it 2-0 after Alex Iwobi threaded a pass through to Emile Smith Rowe, whose shot hit Pope on the hand but rolled over the line in slow motion.

With a 2-0 lead, Fulham appeared comfortable and Newcastle powerless at the end of the first half.

The second half started and Newcastle got their groove back and kicked off their comeback with a goal.

A wonderful assist by replacement Jacob Murphy set up Harvey Barnes' goal seconds into the second half, rolling the ball past Bernd Leno.