The young Magpies took a deserved first-half lead at the VBS Commnity Stadium, home of National League side Sutton United, courtesy of Anthony Munda's impressive header after guiding the ball home

Two English Premier League sides that have had bumpy starts to the new season meet up on Saturday, as Newcastle United gets set to host Fulham.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: Thomas Frank, Manager of Spurs, applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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Defensively, their average expected goals against (xGA) home and away are almost identical; on the road it is marginally better at 0.85, compared to 0.9 at St James’ Park. However, while Newcastle average 1.8 xG for at home this season, that drops by a third to 1.2 per match away.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says midfielder Sandro Tonali “felt the love” from team-mates and fans when he signed a secret contract extension at the club.

Newcastle United picked up an important three points at the weekend with a 2-1 win over Fulham but the Magpies weren't at their best