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Newcastle's Dwight Gayle says he 'can't really remember' celebration after scoring winner against Norwich

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Dwight Gayle found himself at the centre of a 'mad' celebration after firing Newcastle to a remarkable victory over fellow Premier League promotion hopefuls Norwich.

The 25-year-old struck in the sixth minute of stoppage time to complete his hat-trick and secure a 4-3 win which sparked pandemonium on and off the pitch at St James' Park on Wednesday night.

Gayle, the victim of a particularly physical embrace from team-mate Aleksandar Mitrovic, said: 'To be honest I can't really remember it. It was just mad.

Dwight Gayle (right) was the centre of attention after scoring a late winner against Norwich
Dwight Gayle (right) was the centre of attention after scoring a late winner against Norwich
Aleksandar Mitrovic (right) manhandles Gayle as part of wild celebrations after the goal
Aleksandar Mitrovic (right) manhandles Gayle as part of wild celebrations after the goal

'People were grabbing my shirt and my hair.