Bruno Guimaraes shone for Newcastle today

Newcastle United lastly claimed their second Premier League victory on Saturday, strolling to victory over Fulham.

The sport was made significantly simpler when Nathaniel Chalobah was dismissed simply eight minutes in, and Callum Wilson put the Magpies in entrance three minutes later.

The sport already appeared a foregone conclusion by this level, however one other three objectives meant that Eddie Howe oversaw a 4-1 win over the Cottagers.

It was complete, as they dominated the stats, having 69% possession and 19 pictures.

Though Miguel Almiron scored twice and has earned the lion’s share of the plaudits, Bruno Guimaraes was actually unstoppable in midfield.

His intelligence as he made Marco Silva’s aspect chase hopeless balls was excellent, while his defensive show additionally negated any probabilities of a slip-up.

Guimaraes’ efforts truly noticed him obtain the very best SofaScore score on the pitch of 8.4, bettering even that of the two-goal Paraguayan.

Who was your MOTM immediately?

The Brazilian “hero” managed simply 59 minutes on account of his return from injury however was industrious together with his restricted recreation time.

He created two large possibilities, one in all which bore an assist, in addition to delivered four key passes.

Not solely was he artistic, however – as aforementioned – his use of the ball was crucial in direction of tiring out an already depleted opposition. He was correct with nine of his 12 lengthy passes, displaying how his expansive play would have made them work additional onerous.

What should have been much more irritating was that in addition to being so influential offensively, he nonetheless received 100% of his duels, making three tackles and one clearance.

To do all this in simply 59 brief minutes is sensational and exhibits how he actually was the star man for Howe immediately.

This was a recreation they merely needed to take all three factors from, as they were winless earlier than their opening day victory over Nottingham Forest.

Guimaraes will now get a well-deserved week-long break, and hopefully, be match sufficient for a full 90 minutes when his aspect host Brentford. One other powerful recreation, however with the Brazilian in midfield the Magpies will at all times stand a greater probability of victory.