Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Newcastle United beat Burnley 2-1 at home in a tense Premier League clash. The Magpies took control early on, with Bruno Guimarães firing them ahead in the 31st minute after some neat build-up play. Things heated up before the break when Burnley’s Lucas Pires saw red in the 43rd minute for a reckless challenge, leaving his side down to ten men, and Newcastle capitalised soon after with Anthony Gordon converting a penalty in the 45+8th minute following a VAR check. Burnley, who came into this on the back of four straight league defeats, showed some fight but couldn’t turn the tide until late.

In the second half, Newcastle looked comfortable with their possession dominance, though they picked up yellow cards for Tino Livramento and Jacob Ramsey as tensions rose. Burnley made changes to chase the game, but it wasn’t until Zian Flemming’s penalty in the 90+4th minute, again after VAR intervention, that they pulled one back, making for a nervy finish. This win builds on Newcastle’s recent form, which included victories over Everton and Manchester City before a draw with Tottenham, helping them stay in the mix for a top-half finish, while Burnley’s losing streak extends to five, deepening their relegation worries.

Newcastle United bossed the ball with far more possession, holding onto it for most of the match, which let them dictate the tempo and create more attacking opportunities through successful dribbles that edged out Burnley’s efforts. Both sides were evenly matched on corners, suggesting Burnley stayed dangerous from set pieces despite being a man down, but the cards told a story of a feisty encounter – each team picked up a couple of yellows, with Burnley’s red card proving costly. Penalties played a big role too, as both converted one each late in their respective halves, adding drama without any assists or extra-time strikes standing out beyond that.

Substitutions were maxed out by both managers, with Newcastle making double changes around the hour mark – Lewis Miley came on for Joe Willock and Lewis Hall replaced Dan Burn at 63 minutes – followed by Joelinton for Anthony Gordon and Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade at 74 minutes, before Sandro Tonali swapped in for Jacob Ramsey deep in stoppage time. Burnley adjusted early after the red card, with Joe Worrall replacing Lyle Foster at 46 minutes, then Josh Laurent for Florentino at 65 minutes, a double switch at 86 minutes seeing Zian Flemming for Armando Broja and Jaidon Anthony for Jacob Bruun Larsen, and finally Marcus Edwards for Hjalmar Ekdal late on – all aimed at shoring up and chasing, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

The game swung Newcastle’s way in the first half, starting with Bruno Guimarães’ well-taken goal in the 31st minute to break the deadlock, followed by Burnley’s Lucas Pires getting sent off just before the break for a bad foul that left them short-handed. That red card opened the door for Newcastle, who earned a penalty after a VAR review, with Anthony Gordon slotting it home in the 45+8th minute to double the lead. Yellow cards added to the edge, like Tino Livramento’s booking early in the second half and Jacob Ramsey’s late on, while substitutions tried to shift momentum – Newcastle brought on fresh legs like Lewis Miley and Lewis Hall around the hour to maintain control.

Burnley fought back dramatically in stoppage time, earning their own penalty via VAR, which Zian Flemming converted in the 90+4th minute to set up a frantic end, though it came too late to salvage a point. Key changes, such as Joe Worrall coming on at half-time and Zian Flemming’s late introduction, gave Burnley a spark, but the early dismissal and Newcastle’s composed play proved decisive in securing the three points.

Newcastle United lined up in a 4-3-3 shape that allowed them to control midfield and push forward effectively, with Bruno Guimarães anchoring things and pulling strings alongside the likes of Joe Willock before his substitution. Anthony Gordon was lively on the wing, linking well to create chances, including his penalty goal, while partnerships like Tino Livramento on the flank added defensive solidity despite his yellow card. Later tweaks saw Lewis Miley and Lewis Hall slot in to keep the energy high, with Joelinton and Yoane Wissa providing fresh options up top, and Sandro Tonali adding composure late on.

Burnley set out in a 4-3-3 formation that aimed for balance but struggled after going down to ten men, with players like Lyle Foster leading the line before making way at half-time. Zian Flemming made an impact off the bench with his late penalty, while Jacob Bruun Larsen and Armando Broja worked hard in attack until their substitutions. Defensive partnerships were tested, especially after Lucas Pires’ red card, leading to changes like Joe Worrall coming on to steady the backline and Josh Laurent adding midfield bite.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Bruno Guimarães, who was at the heart of Newcastle’s midfield dominance with his goal in the 31st minute proving a game-changer. He created a big chance and delivered a key pass that kept the attacks flowing, showing why he’s such a vital player without needing assists to shine. His all-round performance helped Newcastle build on their lead and see out the win against a resilient but reduced Burnley side.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs West Ham United (A)

Newcastle United have just edged out Burnley with a 2-1 home win, boosting their tally to 22 points and keeping them in 10th spot as they chase a stronger position in the table. Coming off a mixed run that includes a draw with Tottenham and wins over Everton and Manchester City, they’ll be looking to build momentum in their next fixture against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on 10 December 2025 at 20:00, where the opposition’s form is yet to be confirmed but could offer a chance to climb higher. With points on the board from recent outings, this match is key for Newcastle to push towards European spots and pull further from the mid-table pack.

Burnley have just suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Newcastle United, leaving them on 10 points in 19th place and deepening their struggles at the wrong end of the table. Their recent form has been tough, with this loss making it five in a row after defeats to Crystal Palace, Brentford, Chelsea and West Ham, so they’ll need a turnaround in their next game against Fulham on 13 December 2025 at 17:30, where the opponents sit 15th on 17 points. A positive result here could be crucial for Burnley to start closing the gap on safety and halt their slide towards the drop zone.

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