Best pictures as Newcastle’s survival gains speed

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool and Rafa Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on April 23, 2016 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool and Rafa Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on April 23, 2016 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Newcastle United draw 2-2 with Liverpool as they enhanced their great escape credentials.

The Anfield side, who were playing at home, raced to a 2-0 lead thanks to England internationals Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana.

However, an error from Reds’ goalkeeper Simon Mignolet allowed Papiss Cisse to score, before Jack Colback fired home the equaliser.

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It marked an epic comeback from a team who have been more likely to roll over and die when things don’t go their way – and it showed the power of manager Rafa Benitez.

The Magpies are now only one point away from Norwich City, who are in fourth bottom, and are level on points with Sunderland.

Sam Allardyce’s side, however, have two games in hand on Newcastle – and could easily claw their way out of the relegation zone.

Click through the slides below to see the best pictures from the game!

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