Atsu, despite a plea from the fans to be started by Rafael Benitez was left on the bench and was allowed to come on to replace Yoan Gouffran in the 89th minute.

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Meanwhile, Adomah his compatriot was also brought on in the 71st minute, but his presence couldn't turn things around for his side as they suffered two nil defeat in the hands of Newcastle United.

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Newcastle United scored their goals through Yoan Gouffran in the 42nd minute and the second from

Henri Lansbury's own goal in the 59th minute.