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Chelsea battle from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw at St James' Park as Newcastle United squander a two-goal lead on Saturday afternoon.
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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 10 | Everton | 17 | -2 | 24 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 17 | 1 | 23 |
| 12 | Brentford | 17 | -1 | 23 |
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