Lookman nets winner as Fulham close in on Newcastle and safety

Fulham held on to win 1-0 against rock-bottom Sheffield United

Fulham’s Ademola Lookman scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Sheffield United (Andrew Couldridge/PA)

Fulham’s first home Premier League victory since November took them within three points of 17th-placed Newcastle as they held on to win 1-0 against rock-bottom Sheffield United.

Ademola Lookman broke the deadlock for the Cottagers in the 61st minute, with the home side going on to secure only their fourth win of the season.