Newcastle United’s formidable performance left Burnley teetering on the brink of relegation following a decisive 4-1 victory.
The match at St. James’ Park saw Newcastle assert their dominance early on, with Callum Wilson opening the scoring in the 19th minute.
Sean Longstaff amplified the lead with a 35th-minute goal, and Bruno Guimaraes’s powerful strike before halftime brought the scoreline to 3-0.
Anthony Gordon, who has been a standout this season, not only contributed to Guimaraes’s goal but also achieved a personal milestone by becoming the second player this season to reach double figures in both goals and assists.
Despite a missed penalty opportunity by Alexander Isak, thanks to Arijanet Muric’s save, Isak redeemed himself by netting his 20th league goal shortly after. Dara O’Shea’s late header did little to lift Burnley’s spirits.
In another crucial match, Nottingham Forest edged closer to safety with a 3-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Ben Brereton Diaz’s penalty and a brace from Callum Hudson-Odoi, including a stunning curled shot, secured the victory for Forest.
Sheffield United, on the other hand, set an unfortunate record for conceding 100 goals in a single 38-match Premier League season, a dubious distinction not seen since Swindon’s relegation in the 1993-94 season.
Forest’s position remains precarious as they await the outcome of an appeal against a potential four-point deduction. Meanwhile, Brentford and Fulham’s goalless draw did little to excite fans in West London.
