STUNNER
Miguel Almiron scores ‘sensational’ volley from tight angle but denied first Newcastle hat-trick in thrashing of Fulham as new signing Garang Kuol watches with travelling Toon fans
Miguel Almiron has provided a moment of real quality to help Newcastle United to a 4-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
The Magpies have endured a mixed start to the new season with just one victory in their opening seven fixtures in the Premier League.
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As a result, fans have been started to get a bit frustrated at the lack of quality on show from their team, but that will no doubt have changed in west London.
Facing Fulham, Eddie Howe's side made a glorious start against the newly-promoted side with Callum Wilson setting them on their way on his return from injury.
What followed was a simply sublime effort from Almiron.
Following a wonderful clipped ball from Bruno Guimaraes, the Paraguayan lifted a right-footed volley over Cottagers goalkeeper Bernd Leno from the tightest of angles to make it 2-0.
Reporting for talkSPORT, Joe Shennan said: "It’s a sensational finish from Miguel Almiron.
"The angle was against Almiron, who was on the edge of the six-yard box, but he's hit an instinctive, left-footed volley finish with his instep into the top corner and beyond the statuesque goalkeeper.
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“Newcastle are cruising towards their first win since the opening weekend of the season.”
The Magpies weren't done there though, with Sean Longstaff also netting before half-time to make it 3-0, before Almiron made it four in the second half.
He could have had a hat-trick after finding the back of the net, however his effort was ruled out for offside.
For the Magpies it was an afternoon to remember with new signing Garang Kuol in attendance.
Newcastle's newest signing was pictured in the stands at Craven Cottage and will no doubt have been delighted at what he saw from his new teammates.
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