Alexander Isak gave Newcastle United a precious 1-0 win over Fulham in a curious Premier League encounter on Sunday evening.It was the old story at St. James’ Park. The home team dominates and creates chances only to waste them. The visitors win an unlikely penalty kick and the home fans’ former favourite gets a chance to net from the spot and steal the show. But Fulham’s talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic didn’t read the script on his return to Newcastle.Referee Robert Jones reviewed a challenge from Kieran Trippier on Bobby De Cordova-Reid and pointed to the spot. It gave a chance for the former Newcastle fan favourite Mitrovic to score on his return to St. James’ Park.Big Mitro returns to Newcastle to attack those who used to love himBut the Serbian international slipped, hit the ball against his standing foot and into the net. Even though he started to celebrate, the goal did not stand. It was a wasted chance.Eddie Howe sent recently-recovered Alexander Isak on in a bid to force a winning goal – and it paid off.With the clock ticking, Trippier delivered a cross for Callum Wilson to loop back in front of the goal from the far post, leaving the Sweden international to nod into the net and produce a wave of joy around the St. James’ Park stands.The win saw the Magpies leapfrog Manchester United into third on goal difference, albeit with a game played more. Fulham missed a glorious chance to sneak into fifth place above Tottenham.PREMIER LEAGUE – Matchday 20ThursdayFulham – Chelsea 2-1 (1-0)/Willian 25, Vinicius 73 – Koulibaly 47/FridayAston Villa – Leeds United 2-1 (1-0)/Bailey 3, Buendia 64 – Bamford 83/SaturdayMan.Utd. – Man.City 2-1 (0-0)/Fernandes 78, Rashford 82 – Grealish 60/Wolves – West Ham 1-0 (0-0)/Podence 48/Nott. Forest – Leicester 2-0 (0-0)/Johnson 56,85/Brighton – Liverpool 3-0 (0-0)/March 47,53, Welbeck 81/Everton – Southampton 1-2 (1-0)/Onana 39 – Ward-Prowse 46,78/Brentford – Bournemouth 2-0 (1-0)/Toney 39 pen, Jensen 75/SundayNewcastle United – Fulham 1-0 (0-0)/Isak 89/Chelsea – Crystal Palace 1-0 (0-0)/Havertz 64/19:30: (3.60) Tottenham (3.50) Arsenal (2.15)***odds are subject to change***
