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Rodriguez celebrates with his team-mates. Lefteris Pitarakis/AP/Press Association Images

Saints earn a point with brilliant counter-attacking goal

Jay Rodriguez pulled one back for Southampton after Yoan Gouffran had opened the scoring for Newcastle.

SOUTHAMPTON CLAIMED THEIR first Premier League point at St James’ Park since 2001 with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.

Jay Rodriguez’s seventh goal in all competitions this season cancelled out a first-half opener from Yoan Gouffran, the Frenchman’s fourth strike in his last four home matches.

Both sides had chances to win it in what proved to be a very open second half, with Loic Remy guilty of spurning a glorious one-on-one opportunity late on.

Ultimately, however, Southampton saw their winless league run extended to five games, while the hosts were denied a sixth victory in their last seven top-flight fixtures.

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