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Newcastle United were saved by an unlikely hero against Bournemouth on Saturday. As the Magpies headed into 10 minutes of stoppage time, it looked like it was going to be another disappointing result at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s side were 2-1 down to Bournemouth, and it looked like back-to-back defeats against the Cherries was inevitable. Then, in the 92nd minute, Matt Ritchie cropped up. The 34-year-old had been brought on for Miguel Almiron a minute earlier, and within moments of his arrival he was celebrating an equaliser. Bruno Guimaraes’ cross resulted in Ritchie smashing in an equalis…

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