Newcastle certainly stood up for themselves on Boxing Day - not just in the tunnel. When Duran stamped on Fabian Schar, a red-card offence which ignited a niggly contest after the half-hour mark, Martin Dubravka was quick to shove the Colombia international. Joelinton gave the striker a piece of his mind. Dan Burn pointed a finger.

The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Tanswell analyse the talking points from a dramatic and tetchy meeting at St James' Park

The Magpies got off to a flying start at St. James' Park courtesy of Anthony Gordon's stunning strike inside the early exchanges before the visitors were reduced to ten men shortly after the