Newcastle secures 1-0 victory over Southampton with 10 men
- Newcastle won 1-0 against Southampton despite being down to 10 men.
- Joelinton scored the winning goal for Newcastle.
- Southampton suffered a defeat against Newcastle, failing to score a goal.
In a tense match marked by aggressive play, Newcastle United showcased their dominance over Southampton, leaving the latter team struggling to keep pace. The game began with Newcastle pressing hard, leaving Southampton appearing disoriented, akin to a lost tourist in a foreign city. Despite the pressure, it was Southampton who created the first significant chances, indicating a competitive spirit from the newly promoted side. However, the match took a pivotal turn in the 30th minute when Newcastle's Fabian Schär received a straight red card for head-butting Southampton's Ben Brereton Díaz. This incident, stemming from a provocation, left Newcastle down to ten men, yet they managed to maintain composure. Just before halftime, a critical mistake by Southampton's goalkeeper, Alex McCarthy, allowed Newcastle's Alexander Isak to score, giving the visitors an unexpected lead. As the second half commenced, tensions remained high, with a brief altercation between Newcastle's Dan Burn and Southampton's Jan Bednarek in the tunnel. Southampton's Brereton Díaz, undeterred by the earlier events, squandered a clear opportunity to equalize shortly after the break, following a shot from Adam Armstrong that was cleared off the line. The match continued to unfold with intensity, reflecting the fierce competition between the two teams.