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Newcastle dig deep against league leaders Liverpool
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, December 4, 2024
Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool
by Roger Domeneghetti
at St James’ Park
THIS is what Newcastle do, the most predictable of unlikely results.
Following the tepid surrender in their last home game against West Ham, and their performance against Crystal Palace at the weekend, which was utterly devoid of creativity, the Magpies looked like a shadow of the team that reached the Champions League a couple of seasons ago.
But Eddie Howe’s team have a habit of raising their game against the top sides; Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea have all been beaten at St James’ Park this season, while Manchester City were held to a draw.
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