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Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes scores the winning goal against Leeds United on Wednesday at St James' Park, helping the Toon emerge as 4-3 victors.
Next Game: Newcastle United vs. Manchester City - Tuesday, January 13 at 8pm in EFL Cup
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | 3 | 29 |
| 10 | Newcastle United | 20 | 3 | 29 |
| 11 | Everton | 20 | 0 | 29 |
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Bournemouth injury news: Andoni Iraola delivers Enes Unal, Justin Kluivert updates following FA Cup heartbreak
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Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City.13:54
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Man City emerge as 'most serious suitors' in transfer battle for highly-rated Premier League defender
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Newcastle injury news: Latest Fabian Schar update from Eddie Howe before Bournemouth FA Cup tie
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Premier League GW21 Team of the Week: Benjamin Sesko, Joao Palhinha, Bruno Guimaraes
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Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Newcastle United and Bournemouth.Jan 8, 15:26
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Preview:Newcastle United vs Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Newcastle United and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 8, 15:21
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Harvey Barnes creates Premier League history with record-breaking goal against Leeds
Harvey Barnes writes Premier League history with the Wednesday's winning goal for Newcastle United against Leeds United.Jan 8, 01:16
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Fabian Schar injury: Eddie Howe gives update on Newcstle United defender after hospital rush
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Newcastle United vs. Leeds United: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Newcastle United and Leeds United.Jan 7, 22:43
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Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Harvey Barnes nets winner in Premier League classic
Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes scores the winning goal against Leeds United on Wednesday at St James' Park, helping the Toon emerge as 4-3 victors.Jan 7, 22:41
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Transfer news and rumours today: Newcastle United 'track' star, Tottenham Hotspur recall, Bournemouth bid 'rejected'
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Team News: Newcastle United vs. Leeds United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'refusing to give up' in race for €20m-rated defender amid Chelsea competition
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly refusing to give up their pursuit of a highly-rated Brazilian left-back, who is attracting interest from Chelsea.Jan 6, 15:06
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Next Man United manager: Eddie Howe makes feelings crystal clear on Newcastle future amid speculation
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