Saints the sinners as Magpies denied Champions League place

Southampton 3 Newcastle United 3

Saints the sinners as Magpies denied Champions League place

Their last hope of glory was extinguished by Southampton's French substitute Leandre Griffit who, seven minutes after replacing compatriot winger Fabrice Fernandes, struck the most meaningful blow in this roller-coaster contest.

Running on to a James Beattie flick he muscled past Olivier Bernard and slipped his shot beyond Shay Given to make it 3-2 for the battling Saints.

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