Overview
- Bruno Guimaraes scored directly from a corner and Anthony Gordon converted a VAR-awarded penalty to put Newcastle 2-0 up before half-time.
- Burnley left-back Lucas Pires was shown a red card for tripping Anthony Elanga when through on goal in the first half.
- A stoppage-time VAR decision gave Burnley a penalty that Zian Flemming converted, and he then headed a late chance wide in the final action.
- Eddie Howe called the finale "uncomfortable" and criticized Newcastle's late-game management despite taking 10 points from their last four league matches.
- Yoane Wissa made his long-awaited Newcastle debut as a substitute, while Scott Parker praised Burnley's display despite a sixth straight defeat that leaves them in relegation trouble.