It was a case of deja vu for Newcastle United. Liverpool snatched a dramatic late victory at St James' Park with a stoppage-time goal last month, and Arsenal followed suit on Sunday. Leading in the 83rd minute, Newcastle will rue how they didn't at least come away with a point after conceding two late goals, particularly after finding a way to take the lead from a set-piece of their own.
It was a case of deja vu for Newcastle United.
Liverpool snatched a dramatic late victory at St James' Park with a stoppage-time goal last month, and Arsenal followed suit on Sunday.
Leading in the 83rd minute, Newcastle will rue how they didn't at least come away with a point after conceding two late goals, particularly after finding a way to take the lead from a set-piece of their own.
They had been struggling to fire from set-plays in the opening weeks of the season, despite the obvious height in the side.
But, in a clever short routine, Sandro Tonali played a one-two with Anthony Gordon before swinging over a cross. Towering Nick Woltemade barely had to jump to score his second goal in three games since completing his club record £69m move from Stuttgart last month.
With his side in front, the German forward was given a standing ovation when he was replaced by William Osula midway through the second half.
But Newcastle looked affected by defender Tino Livramento coming off on a stretcher after landing awkwardly.
The Magpies had not conceded a goal from a set-play in the opening weeks of the campaign, but were ultimately undone by two corners.
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