NEWCASTLE moved into the top half of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Burnley.

It should have been a routine victory for the Magpies, who led 2-0 at the break thanks to Bruno Guimaraes' opener and Anthony Gordon's penalty, but there was a nervy finale after substitute Zian Flemming scored from the spot in second half stoppage time, and then Burnley missed a glorious opportunity to level in the final seconds.

Still, it's a third win in four Premier League games for Newcastle and to round off a successful day for the Magpies and Eddie Howe, Yoane Wissa made his long-awaited debut from the bench in the second half.

SLUGGISH START DOESN’T PROVE COSTLY

Howe sought to freshen his side up with six changes, but he’ll have been furious with the way Newcastle started. The hosts were lacklu

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