Newcastle United had Rafa Benítez, one of Europe’s leading managers, and an impressive squad inspiring their successful pursuit of the Championship title in 2016/17. Similarly impressive, albeit with fewer household names, were Fulham, then managed by Slavisa Jokanovic, who had previously led Watford to promotion.
Fulham beat that season’s Championship winners twice, and at St James’ Park in March 2017 were victorious against a team including Jonjo Shelvey and Jamaal Lascelles, who remain regulars in the Premier League. Speaking exclusively to The Coaches’ Voice, Jokanovic revisits the tactics that inspired his team’s 3-1 away victory.
Starting line-ups
NewcastleFulham
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Fulham4-3-3
26Karl Darlow
27David Button
8Vurnon Anita
4Denis Odoi
6Jamaal Lascelles
26Tomas Kalas
2Ciaran Clark
13Tim Ream
3Paul Dummett
3Scott Malone
30Christian Atsu
6Kevin McDonald
4Jack Colback
10Tom Cairney
12Jonjo Shelvey
14Stefan Johansen
11Matt Ritchie
7Neeskens Kebano
15Mohamed Diamé
30Ryan Sessegnon
9Dwight Gayle
24Sone Aluko
