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Newcastle’s total of 18 points from their opening 22 matches is their lowest tally at this stage of a top-flight season since 1988-89. Newcastle have now lost 10 straight top-flight matches away from home against sides starting the day in the top four.

Eden Hazard joined Lionel Messi in scoring and assisting at least 10 goals in Europe’s top five leagues this season.