Newcastle climb back into third after falling behind to Brentford

Manchester United had moved above Newcastle earlier in the day but Eddie Howe's side would not be denied and go above them again on goal difference

THE EQUALISER: Joelinton celebrates after scoring Newcastle's first goal during the Premier League match against Brentford at Brentford Community Stadium. Pic: Luke Walker/Getty Images

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Newcastle came back from behind to reclaim third place in the Premier League by shading a game that featured penalties both missed and scored, two goals disallowed by VAR and one of those that counted ruled to be an own goal.