Hull City’s unbeaten start to life in the Premier League ended with a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park on [date not provided].

A thrilling beginning saw Joe Willock and Lewis Hall score within the first seven minutes. Despite further opportunities, including a missed penalty by Yoane Wissa, Newcastle couldn't extend their lead before halftime.

Mohamed-Ali Cho brought Hull back into contention with a goal after coming on as a substitute, but Newcastle managed to hold off late pressure from Hull to secure the win, bouncing back from a 4-1 defeat to Leeds just five days earlier.

Key Highlights:

• Willock opened the scoring with a low finish from a Harvey Barnes assist.
• Hall doubled the lead shortly after, finding the bottom corner from another assist by Barnes.
• Hull's Lucas Herrington and Sorba Thomas made their presence felt, with Thomas making his first Premier League start.
• Newcastle missed a chance to extend their lead when Wissa’s penalty was saved by Konstantinos Tzolakis.
• Cho scored for Hull in the 67th minute, converting after just four minutes on the pitch.
• Despite Hull's late pressure, including attempts from Belloumi and Iroegbunam, Newcastle’s defense held firm.

This victory marks a significant moment for Newcastle, showcasing resilience amid injuries and a challenging schedule.