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Newcastle 2-1 Wigan: Matt Ritchie scores crucial second-half goal to ensure Rafa Benitez' side edge closer to Premier League promotion

Daily Mail | April 1, 2017

Related Topics: Premier League, Rafael Benítez, Matt Ritchie, Dwight Gayle

Newcastle picked up a vital 2-1 victory on Saturday at St James' Park to edge them closer to Premier League promotion.

Dwight Gayle put Rafa Benitez' side ahead in the 18th minute thanks to a close range left-footed finish.

However, Michael Jacobs equalised at St James' Park in the 50th minute. But the scoring didn't last long as just seven minutes later, Matt Ritchie put the hosts in front again.

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A jubilant Matt Ritchie celebrates after scoring a crucial goal for Newcastle on Saturday
A jubilant Matt Ritchie celebrates after scoring a crucial goal for Newcastle on Saturday
Michael Jacobs celebrates with his Wigan team-mates after levelling the scoring briefly
Michael Jacobs celebrates with his Wigan team-mates after levelling the scoring briefly
Gayle celebrates after scoring his first goal in four matches for the Championship leaders
Gayle celebrates after scoring his first goal in four matches for the Championship leaders
Gayle put the hosts ahead from close range at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon
Gayle put the hosts ahead from close range at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon
Rafa Benitez saw his side pick up a crucial victory as they edge slightly closer to promotion
Rafa Benitez saw his side pick up a crucial victory as they edge slightly closer to promotion
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