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Paul Clarke

Newcastle United fans furious with Matt Ritchie decision vs Liverpool

Newcastle United impressed the country on primetime TV on Saturday night despite losing 3-2 to Liverpool in a crucial match in the Premier League title race.

But let's forget the battle between Manchester City and Liverpool, that's not what you're here for. Focusing in on Newcastle and the Magpies were more than hard done by at home.

They were level at 1-1 and 2-2 during the match but a late goal by Divock Origi cost Rafa Benitez's men a well-earned point. But Liverpool arguably shouldn't have been in position to score the late winner due to a 'poor' decision on Matt Ritchie as the Newcastle player was called for a foul.

Gary Lineker on why he was very impressed with Newcastle United fans tonight  

Liverpool scored from the subsequent free-kick after Fabinho was adjudged to have been brought down by Ritchie, with Origi heading home.

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