
Newcastle survive scare to earn away win over Burnley
Newcastle United survive a scare against struggling Burnley to end 2025 with a rare away win, beating the Clarets 3-1 at Turf Moor.
WEDNESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2025, 22:18

Newcastle United survive a scare against struggling Burnley to end 2025 with a rare away win, beating the Clarets 3-1 at Turf Moor.

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