Newcastle 2-2 Bristol City: Late Ciaran Clark strike sees Magpies come back from two goals down to snatch point

Daily Mail | February 25, 2017

Sky Bet Championship leaders Newcastle recovered from being two goals down at home to draw 2-2 with struggling Bristol City.

The Robins took a surprise two-goal lead in the first half at St James' Park through Aaron Wilbraham and David Cotterill.

But a second-half own goal from Korey Smith and a Ciaran Clark strike secured a vital point that keeps Rafael Benitez's men on top of the table - at least for a few hours.

Ciaran Clark (L) bundled home a lasp gasp header to salvage a draw for Newcastle

Bristol players stand dejected as Clark's late effort nestles in the back of the goal

With trips to Brighton, Huddersfield and Reading up next, three points at home to struggling Bristol City were a must for promotion-chasing Newcastle.