Newcastle United scored a 90th-minute winner in their match against Fulham through the Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes, who missed a prime chance earlier in the match to retake the lead.
Newcastle took an early lead thanks to Jacob Murphy, before Fulham equalized with a Sasa Lukic goal.
Eddie Howe’s side continued to fight, but there were some nervous moments before the Guimaraes winner.
After the match, Howe spoke on the impact that the Brazilian had and how he is a “special” player for the team.
What did Howe say about Guimaraes?
Speaking after Newcastle’s win, Howe said, “Bruno, I’ve spoken about him many times, but the player and the person together is a very special thing. His will to win, his drive, his determination to be successful is there for us every day.
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“His professionalism to prepare himself to play is of the highest level, and I always think you get your rewards if you do that, and 90th minute, he’s still going.”
The Brazilian has three goals already in the Premier League this season, which is just two fewer than he had last season.
The manager continued, “How he’s ended up in the box at that moment, I’d love to see back because there must have been a moment where he’s had to put the burners on and foresee what’s going to happen.
“But that’s down to his motivation, so he’s a very special player and as I say, a special person, and we’re lucky to have him.”
Newcastle’s goal started with substitute William Osula’s shot, which rebounded back to Guimaraes for the goal.
Howe also spoke on Osula and said, “I’m really pleased with Will because he’s not 100 per cent fit. He’s nursing an ankle problem, so we’ve got to try to manage him correctly.
“But I think you’ve seen, everyone that’s watched us, a big development in his game, a big change in his confidence levels because of that. He’s coming on the pitch and influencing matches, and he’s got great attributes.
“Today, he did really, really well, I thought, to choose the right time to shoot. Leno’s made a good save, but our captain is there to finish off the move, so it’s a massive goal for us.”
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