Newcastle grabs lifeline
Newcastle United grabbed a Premier League lifeline on Monday when late goals by substitutes Obafemi Martins and Peter Lovenkrands secured a 3-1 home win over fellow relegation strugglers Middlesbrough.
Championship leaders Newcastle salvaged a 2-2 draw at local rivals Middlesbrough, while West Brom consolidated second place with a 3-2 win over Blackpool on Saturday.