Newcastle United Overcome Ten-Man Burnley in Dramatic 2-1 Victory

Newcastle Secure Vital Three Points Against Struggling Burnley

Newcastle United returned to winning ways on Saturday, 6 December 2025, with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over ten-man Burnley at St James’ Park. Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon both scored first-half goals in a 2-1 win that sent 10-man Burnley closer to the drop with a sixth successive defeat. The result saw Newcastle move into the top half, whilst Burnley are left languishing in 19th place, four points from safety.

First Half Drama Shapes the Contest

The hosts broke the deadlock in the 31st minute, as Guimaraes brilliantly beat Martin Dubravka directly from a corner. The spectacular strike marked a historic moment, as Guimaraes became the first Newcastle player to score directly from a corner in the Premier League, and the 20th overall to do so.

Burnley’s afternoon went from bad to worse when they were reduced to 10 men in the 43rd minute when last man Pires was dismissed on his first Premier League start for tripping Anthony Elanga. Just before half-time, Newcastle doubled the lead from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time, with Gordon tucking away after Lesley Ugochukwu was penalised for handball.

Late Drama Nearly Costs Newcastle

Despite Newcastle’s comfortable position heading into the final stages, the match became tense in stoppage time. Jacob Ramsey’s handball at the other end handed Burnley a late lifeline, with Flemming slotting home from 12 yards in the 94th minute. The Clarets nearly snatched an unlikely point in dramatic fashion, but Parker’s side nearly gained a miraculous point when Laurent and Flemming almost latched onto a tantalising cross with the last kick of the game.

Significance for Both Clubs

The victory is crucial for Newcastle as they look to establish consistency in their Premier League campaign. The Magpies find themselves in 12th position and were held to a 2-2 draw by Tottenham in their last match, conceding a late equalizer. This win extends their impressive record against Burnley, with Newcastle winning each of their last seven Premier League matches against Burnley.

For Burnley, the defeat compounds their relegation worries. The Clarets are in 19th place and are in dire form having lost their last 5 Premier League matches. With the team four points from safety after 15 matches, manager Scott Parker faces a monumental task to turn around their fortunes and secure Premier League survival in the coming months.