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Premier League wrap: Everton up to fifth, Toon beat Hull
Newcastle United defeated Hull City 2-1 on Saturday at St James' Park, with Joe Willock and Lewis Hall scoring within the opening seven minutes to secure an early commanding lead.
Manager Jaissle deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation that dominated early play, with Newcastle controlling 75% possession and establishing their two-goal advantage within the first 15 minutes.
Yoane Wissa missed a penalty just before halftime after Sorba Thomas fouled Jacob Murphy; Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis saved the spot-kick, with VAR confirming the decision.
Hull City manager Jakirovic introduced Mohamed-Ali Cho and Joe Gelhardt to push for a late equalizer, though Gelhardt's 85th-minute shot was blocked and his 89th-minute effort was declined.
Newcastle United claimed their first home win of the season, while the result ended Hull's unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign at St James' Park.