Ghanaian makes cameo appearance in Newcastle away victory

Ghana international Christian Atsu made a late appearance for Newcastle in their hard-fought away win at Preston North End in the English Championship.

Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice against Preston for the second time in a week to give Championship leaders Newcastle United victory at Deepdale.

The Magpies, who beat Preston 6-0 in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, struggled for chances in the first half.

However, Serbia striker Mitrovic fired in a low strike and turned home after his header was parried after the break.

Jermaine Beckford scored in the last minute for Preston, before Marnick Vermijl hit a post late on.

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