Newcastle go six points clear of relegation zone as supersub Allan Saint-Maximin inspires them to comeback win at Burnley

Newcastle were handed a huge boost in their Premier League survival bid as an inspired second-half display by Allan Saint-Maximin helped them to a 2-1 win at Burnley.

The Frenchman scored and provided an assist for in the space of five minutes after Matej Vydra gave the hosts the lead.

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It looked to be another frustrating match for Newcastle when Burnley took an early lead

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But Saint-Maximin had other ideas

It appeared to be one of those afternoons for Steve Bruce’s side as they were denied a penalty in the first half despite James Tarkowski’s high boot on Sean Longstaff, while Bailey Peackock-Farrell denied Dwight Gayle from point-blank range.

But Bruce’s decision to bring on Saint-Maximin on 57 minutes, as well as striker Callum Wilson proved to be inspired as the match was turned on its head seven minutes later.

Saint-Maximin teed up Jacob Murphy, who fired into the corner of the net just short of the hour before a great solo run and left-footed finish by the Frenchman gave Newcastle the lead.

The result sees the Magpies go six points clear of 18th-placed Fulham, who were beaten by Wolves on Friday night.

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Have Newcastle sealed their top flight status for another year?

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