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Premier League wrap: Everton up to fifth, Toon beat Hull
Newcastle United defeated Hull City 2-1 on Saturday at St James' Park, with Joe Willock and Lewis Hall scoring within the opening seven minutes to secure an early commanding lead.
Manager Jaissle deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation that dominated early play, with Newcastle controlling 75% possession and establishing their two-goal advantage within the first 15 minutes.
Yoane Wissa missed a penalty just before halftime after Sorba Thomas fouled Jacob Murphy; Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis saved the spot-kick, with VAR confirming the decision.
Hull City manager Jakirovic introduced Mohamed-Ali Cho and Joe Gelhardt to push for a late equalizer, though Gelhardt's 85th-minute shot was blocked and his 89th-minute effort was declined.
Newcastle United claimed their first home win of the season, while the result ended Hull's unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign at St James' Park.
Newcastle United beat Hull City 2-1 in an intriguing match from the 5th round of the English Premier League. The match at the St. James' Park stadium started in the best possible way for the hosts, who secured a comfortable lead in the opening minutes.
The "Magpies" struck a double blow by the 7th minute - first Joe Willock opened the score in the 3rd minute, and four later Lewis Hall made it 2-0. Winger Harvey Barnes played a key role in both g…