Newcastle have nodded off too often this season just as the plot thickens. This time, Bruno Guimaraes came alive and scripted a winning finale.
Late goals against Liverpool, Arsenal and Brighton have cost them their three defeats in the Premier League. When the fourth official reveals the number of minutes added, it has signalled 40 winks for the Magpies. Not here.
Eddie Howe's second-half changes did just that, changing the game in his side's favour with Fulham looking the more likely victors approaching the hour.