Jaw-dropping European win
Newcastle battle to draw with Norwich but relegation fears grow as wait for win goes on
Newcastle United's Callum Wilson celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St James' Park, Newcastle
Johnny Sexton appointed as an assistant coach
Newcastle United 1-1 Norwich City
by Harry De Cosemo
at St James’ Park
TEN-MAN Newcastle United’s winless start to the Premier League season continued after they battled to a 1-1 draw with fellow relegation battlers Norwich City at St James’ Park.
The game was billed as a must-win for The Magpies, who stay six points adrift of safety with another struggling side, Burnley, visiting the north-east on Saturday. Progress under new boss Eddie Howe was again evident, but victories are the currency he needs.
He remains cautiously optimistic his side can still avoid the drop this season.
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