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Allan Saint-Maximin inspired a brilliant turnaround as he came off the bench to earn Newcastle a vital win at Burnley with a goal and assist in the space of seven minutes.
Steve Bruce’s side were second best to a well-drilled Burnley, who took a first-half lead through Matej Vydra following excellent work by Chris Wood.
But after the visitors had a penalty appeal for James Tarkowski’s high foot on Sean Longstaff rejected via the video assistant referee, the game turned their way with Saint-Maximin’s second-half introduction.
Burnley were threatening to add to their lead when the French winger and forward Callum Wilson came off the bench after 57 minutes.
But Saint-Maximin set up Jacob Murphy for the equaliser following a twisting run, and then scored a brilliant second goal with his left foot to earn a much-needed victory, which lifts Newcastle six points clear of the relegation zone.
There were further chances for Burnley, who pressed aggressively for an equaliser, and are now just a point above their opponents as their own relegation concerns increased.
But Bruce’s side held on, earning a first win in eight games to their evident relief at the final whistle.
More to follow.
Line-ups
Burnley
Formation 4-4-2
- 15Peacock-Farrell
- 2Lowton
- 5Tarkowski
- 6Mee
- 23Pieters
- 7GudmundssonSubstituted forMumbongoat 90+1′minutes
- 18Westwood
- 8BrownhillBooked at 69mins
- 11McNeil
- 27Vydra
- 9Wood
Substitutes
- 3Taylor
- 4Cork
- 16Stephens
- 25Norris
- 26Bardsley
- 31Nartey
- 34Dunne
- 38Richardson
- 46Mumbongo
Newcastle
Formation 5-3-2
- 1Dubravka
- 23Murphy
- 18Fernández
- 2Clark
- 3Dummett
- 11Ritchie
- 24AlmirónSubstituted forHendrickat 90+3′minutes
- 8Shelvey
- 36S Longstaff
- 9JoelintonSubstituted forSaint-Maximinat 57′minutes
- 12GayleSubstituted forWilsonat 57′minutes
Substitutes
- 7Carroll
- 10Saint-Maximin
- 13Wilson
- 15Lewis
- 16Hendrick
- 17Krafth
- 19Manquillo
- 26Darlow
- 28Willock
Live Text
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Match ends, Burnley 1, Newcastle United 2.
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Second Half ends, Burnley 1, Newcastle United 2.
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Attempt missed. Ashley Westwood (Burnley) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
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Attempt blocked. Chris Wood (Burnley) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
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Attempt missed. Chris Wood (Burnley) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dwight McNeil with a cross.
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Substitution, Newcastle United. Jeff Hendrick replaces Miguel Almirón.
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Attempt missed. Matej Vydra (Burnley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Chris Wood.
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Substitution, Burnley. Joel Mumbongo replaces Jóhann Gudmundsson.
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Attempt blocked. Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
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Foul by Ashley Westwood (Burnley).
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Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Paul Dummett.
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Attempt blocked. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sean Longstaff.
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Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Dwight McNeil.
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Foul by Erik Pieters (Burnley).
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Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Erik Pieters (Burnley).
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Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Attempt missed. Matej Vydra (Burnley) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dwight McNeil with a cross.
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Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
