Newcastle returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a win over lowly Southampton, and face Fulham at St. James’ Park next.

Newcastle United's top-four chase gets a visit from a Fulham side seeking to restore their European hopes at St. James' Park on Saturday.

This was just the second time Marco Silva's side failed to score at home in the league this season (0-0 vs Southampton in December).

While it was an afternoon which delivered plenty of negatives for Forest, the creativity of Anthony Elanga should have seen him have some form of goal involvement. The winger created a season-high five chances for teammates, extending his run of at least one chance to five games.

Fulham host Manchester United at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday evening, with the visitors looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Brighton last weekend (7pm, TNT Sports 1).

MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Fulham in a crunch Premier League clash RIGHT NOW – and are again struggling to create chances. United head into the clash on the back of a dramatic victory

Bruno Fernandes struck in stoppage time against Rangers to boost United’s hopes in the Europa League, but they remain in 13th in the Premier League table with their only win in their last six games against bottom club Southampton.

Newcastle United host Fulham on Saturday aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins with Eddie Howe hopefully having a near-full complement of players to pick from.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana is expected to return to the lineup, as is Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte . Rasmus Hojlund may replace Joshua Zirkzee as Amorim tries to get one of his strikers in goal-scoring form, but the latter's recent good hold-up play will likely see him keep his place.

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Manchester United have been hit with a fresh batch on injury doubts heading into Sunday's clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Football Insider has learned that Southampton forward Dom Ballard has agreed to join League One side Cambridge United on loan.