Eddie fires brutal dig at Fulham boss over accused statement after Newcastle match of the day

Fulham manager Marco Silva accused Newcastle United of intentionally disrupting his team’s momentum during Martin Dubravka’s first-half injury break. Despite the Magpies’ eventual 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage courtesy of Bruno Guimaraes’ 81st-minute goal, they were fortunate to enter halftime without conceding, given Fulham’s dominant performance. Silva pointed out instances where Newcastle attempted to halt play, particularly when Dubravka required attention for a leg injury. He suggested that Newcastle instructed Dubravka to go down to pause the game, describing it as a tactical move orchestrated by Eddie Howe. However, Howe denied any notion of Dubravka feigning injury, clarifying that Dubravka genuinely felt discomfort in his leg. He acknowledged that the break allowed Newcastle to regroup and refocus, emphasizing the importance of a change in attitude and the quality of the players. Despite their victory and impressive record against Fulham, Newcastle remains in eighth place in the Premier League standings following West Ham United’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.