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Football was also played in the Premier League on Sunday. Newcastle played against Fulham at the same time and achieved the same result: 1-0. However, the result could have been completely different, because a remarkable penalty goal by Aleksandar Mitrovic (ex-Anderlecht) on behalf of Fulham was rejected.
Newcastle, in turn, seemed a long way to a goalless draw against Fulham, but halfway through the second half it was the visitors who had a chance to score from the penalty spot. Aleksandar Mitrovic also succeeded, but the goal was rejected. After all, Mitrovic slipped and hit the ball twice, which is not allowed with a penalty until another player has touched the ball.
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Newcastle therefore escaped, but still seemed to have only one point left in the match. Until Alexander Isak took care of the liberating 1-0 in minute 89. It was also a liberation for the Swede, because he was out for a few months with a hamstring injury and was only allowed to play again at Newcastle for the second time.
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Chelsea wint derby
Chelsea also played in a London derby against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Blues were saved by a hit from Kai Havertz almost halfway through the second half. The match also ended 1-0.
Chelsea shares ninth place with Liverpool in the standings: both teams have 28 points. Newcastle is third with 38 points – it shares that spot with Manchester United – and is so close to Manchester City, who lost the city derby to United on Saturday.
