Newcastle 4 Arsenal 4: Toon floor nervy 10-man Gunners with comeback for the ages

Add to My Stories Cheik Tiote smashed home a superb late volley as Newcastle produced a stunning comeback to deny 10-man Arsenal victory at St James' Park.
The Gunners led 4-0 after just 24 minutes after Theo Walcott, John Djourou and a Robin van Persie double left the Magpies reeling.
But after Abou Diaby had been sent off with 48 minutes gone, two Joey Barton penalties, a Leon Best striker and Tiote's superb 87th-minute equaliser rescued a point for the home side.MORE TO FOLLOW

Unbelievable: Cheik Tiote looks to the heavens after his stunning leveller

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