Alex Iwobi and his Fulham teammates faced a significant setback against Newcastle United, enduring a 3-0 defeat.

Iwobi, who previously scored a double in the 5-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest, struggled to make an impact, managing only one shot at goal before being substituted.

Despite his recent success, his performance against Newcastle fell short of expectations.

The Nigerian midfielder has netted three goals in 12 league appearances for Fulham this season. Fellow Nigerian, Calvin Bassey was absent from the matchday squad.

Fulham manager Marco Silva disclosed just before kickoff that Bassey was unavailable due to illness.

Bassey has started nine consecutive matches across all competitions for Fulham, during which he consistently played as a central defender.

The team faced the challenge of securing a solid defensive line without his presence.