Newcastle beat Burnley to finally seal first win of season

Newcastle United secured their first win of the Premier League season after beating fellow-strugglers Burnley 1-0 at St James’ Park.

Callum Wilson’s composed finish after Clarets’ goalkeeper Nick Pope had spilt a cross from Joe Willock finally earned Newcastle three points. It was a huge relief for Eddie Howe’s side, who won at the 15th attempt on what was a nervy afternoon on Tyneside.

The victory moves Newcastle off the bottom and ahead of Norwich City on goal difference on 10 points – the same tally as Burnley, who are one place above the Magpies.

Burnley had been unbeaten in five games but could muster only one shot on target. They had been on top until Pope came deep to collect a cross but, under pressure from Schar, dropped the ball and Wilson reacted superbly.

Things got worse for Burnley when forward Maxwel Cornet had to go off with an injury before the break and his replacement, Matej Vydra, missed a great chance to level. Newcastle were the better side after the break with Miguel Almiron going close twice and Jonjo Shelvey forcing a good save out of Pope.

“It has been a long time coming. Hopefully this is a catalyst for other things,” Wilson said.

Manchester City moved to the top of the table, a point ahead of Liverpool, after a 3-1 win at Watford. A Raheem Sterling header put City ahead in the fourth minute before Bernardo Silva scored in the 31st and 63rd minutes. Cucho Hernandez got a consolation goal for the home side in the 74th minute.

Neal Maupay rescued another draw for Brighton with a 98th-minute equaliser against Southampton. Three days after scoring an 89th-minute overhead kick to salvage a point against West Ham, the Frenchman twisted in the box to hammer home the leveller.

The Saints had looked set for victory courtesy of Armando Broja’s brilliantly taken first-half goal.