Newcastle United edge out Middlesbrough in five-goal thriller in behind closed doors friendly
Published 9th Jun 2020, 13:41 GMT
Updated 9th Jun 2020, 14:09 GMT
Newcastle United stepped up their return to Premier League action with a 3-2 win over Tyne-Tees rivals Middlesbrough.
Goals from Yoshinori Muto, Miguel Almiron and Joelinton saw the Magpies fight back from 2-0 down in a five-goal thriller at the club’s training base.
Steve Bruce’s men played at St James’s Park on Saturday morning in an intra-friendly, where Joelinton. United’s record signing, also got on the scoresheet.
The Magpies face Sheffield United in their first game back on Sunday, June 21.