Jonjo Shelvey’s late equaliser came as a welcome surprise for Steve Bruce’s Magpies, who had fallen behind to a Kevin De Bruyne belter.
Earlier Jetro Willems scored his second of the season to cancel out Raheem Sterling's opener. Here’s how our NUFC writer Liam Kennedy rated individual's performances.
1. Martin Dubravka - 7
One outstanding stop from De Bruyne, but could little about either goal, particularly De Bruyne's strike. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster
2. Federico Fernandez - 8
Another solid game from the Argentine after a shaky Monday night show. Some excellent defensive work. | Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles
3. Ciaran Clark - 7
Plenty of blocks and interceptions - just a typical Clark performance really. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
4. Paul Dummett - 7
Another who redeemed himself after a Villa Park shocker. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster