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Toon relief as Howe grabs first win against Burnley
Newcastle 1-0 Burnley
by Harry De Cosemo
NEWCASTLE UNITED claimed a Premier League victory for the first time this season, running out 1-0 winners against fellow strugglers Burnley at St James’ Park.
It was much more structured and balanced from the hosts, and the relief of a raucous home crowd poured out at the final whistle.
Burnley struggled to match Newcastle’s intensity after Maxwell Cornet was forced off through injury in the first half.
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by Harry De Cosemo