Newcastle edge Hull in five-goal thriller at St James'

Joe Willock and Lewis Hall struck inside 10 minutes as Newcastle ended Hull's unbeaten start with a 2-1 win.

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What happened. Joe Willock and Lewis Hall scored inside the opening 10 minutes to give Newcastle a 2-1 win over Hull at St James' Park. Hull pulled one back through Mohamed-Ali Cho just after the hour, but Newcastle held on to end Hull's unbeaten Premier League start.

• Harvey Barnes provided both assists for Newcastle's early goals.
• Yoane Wissa missed a penalty on the stroke of half-time.
• Hull's Tim Iroegbunam came close with a late volley.

Newcastle bounce back from their 4-1 defeat at Leeds, while Hull suffer their first Premier League loss.

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