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Blackburn 1 Newcastle 0
United began 2017 in disappointing fashion as they lost 1-0 at Blackburn Rovers.
The Magpies dominated possession and had most of the chances, but Charlie Mulgrew's late free-kick was the difference at Ewood Park as Rovers completed a league double over Newcastle.
Rafa Benitez's men were backed by nearly 7,000 travelling fans, while Club Photographer Serena Taylor also made the journey to bring nufc.co.uk this gallery.