There aren’t many positives Newcastle can take from their injury crisis, but it has at least allowed their younger stars to flourish.
Elliot Anderson followed up a man-of-the-match display against Everton with another impressive hour at Fulham to highlight that he is much more than one for the future.
Newcastle’s backs were to the wall as Fulham marauded forward effortlessly but Anderson’s introduction was the turning point for one of his side’s uglier wins of the season.
With Anderson replacing the injured Joe Willock, the second half saw Newcastle exert greater control higher up the pitch.