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On this day in 2011: The best comeback in Premier League history?

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Cheick Tiote celebrates a goal for Newcastle against Arsenal and the score reads 4-4
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On this page on Wednesday, we marked a famous Newcastle United anniversary as it was 20 years since Alan Shearer broke Jackie Milburn's record to become the club's all-time leading goalscorer.

Today, we look back at another famous day in the club's recent history. It is exactly 15 years since the Magpies fought back from 4-0 down to draw 4-4 with Arsenal in one of the most remarkable Premier League matches ever played.

Newcastle fans might have been forgiven for making an early exit from St James' Park when Arsenal scored three times in the opening 10 minutes and led 4-0 after 26 minutes.

Abou Diaby's red card meant the Gunners played for most of the second half with 10 men, but it was not until the 68th minute that Newcastle began their fightback.

Joey Barton converted two penalties either side of a goal from Leon Best, before Cheick Tiote's stunning volley from 25 yards completed a famous comeback.

That equaliser now carries extra poignance, following Tiote’s death in 2017 aged just 30.

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Theo Walcott scores for Arsenal
Theo Walcott scored Arsenal's opening goal in the first minute [Getty Images]
Robin van Persie celebrates
Robin van Persie scored twice in the first half as Arsenal raced into a 4-0 lead [Getty Images]
Leon Best celebrates
After Joey Barton scored a penalty, Leon Best slid in Newcastle's second goal of the game to raise hopes of an unlikely comeback [Getty Images]
Joey Barton scores a penalty
Barton netted his second spot-kick to make it 4-3 [Getty Images]
Cheick Tiote celebrates
Cheick Tiote's wonderful volleyed equaliser caused pandemonium at St James' Park [Getty Images]

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