Newcastle edge Hull in 2-1 thriller at St. James' Park

Newcastle United survived a late Hull City surge to claim a narrow 2-1 win and end the Tigers' unbeaten Premier League start.

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What happened. Newcastle United held off a late Hull City fightback to secure a 2-1 victory at St. James' Park. The result ended Hull's unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

• Newcastle took the win despite a late Hull fightback.
• Hull City suffered their first defeat of the Premier League campaign.
• The match took place at St. James' Park.

Newcastle will look to build on the win, while Hull aim to bounce back from their first loss.

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