Newcastle extended their unbeaten run to 17 league games with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Saturday, but it would have undoubtedly felt like defeat to those who made the 350-mile trip down to the south coast.
Leicester's 4-1 battering of Tottenham presented Eddie Howe's side with a golden opportunity to stretch their lead over the top four chasers, with the Magpies still in pole position to qualify for the Champions League in what would be a historic season.
Of course, nobody likes losing, and draws can be an excellent way of masking disappointment, especially when coming from behind.