Magpies pile misery on Fulham

Newcastle 3 Fulham 1

The in-demand Frenchman was conspicuous by his absence and the Londoners did little to suggest that there might still be life without him as they crumbled at St James’ Park.

Defender Andy O’Brien and midfielder Gary Speed put Sir Bobby Robson’s side 2-0 up before the break as they capitalised on some less than effective defending.