Black Stars winger Christian Atsu played 90 minutes for Newcastle United in their 3-1 home loss to Fulham in the English Championship. The 16-year-old Fulham attacker Ryan Sessegnon slotted in Sone Aluko’s backheel after the break and then fired home just before the hour mark. Tom Cairney had put Fulham ahead with a 25-yard strike … Read more
Teenage full-back Ryan Sessegnon scored twice as play-off chasing Fulham stunned Championship leaders Newcastle with victory at St James’ Park. The 16-year-old slotted in Sone Aluko’s backheel after the break and then fired home just before the hour mark. Tom Cairney had put Fulham ahead with a 25-yard strike into the top corner. After Daryl … Read more
Ghana winger Christian Atsu has backed his Newcastle United side to return to winning ways in their final Championship fixture of 2016 when they take on Nottingham Forest at home on Friday. Speaking to NUFC.co.uk after the Boxing Day defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, the on-loan midfielder revealed the desire in the Newcastle United dressing room … Read more
Newcastle earned a seventh consecutive league win as they beat Cardiff to strengthen their position at the top of the Championship. Slack defending allowed Christian Atsu to give Newcastle an early lead, and Yoan Gouffran struck a second shortly before half-time. Cardiff sparked hopes of a comeback when substitute Peter Whittingham scored with 13 minutes … Read more