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in the premier league, west ham drew 1 1 with newcastle united in the lunchtime kick off. the hammers took the lead just after the half hour mark, centre back craig dawson got on the end of richard cresswell s free kick. but newcastle equalised in first half injury time a miscued header by declan rice, joe willock pounced, and the goal was given by goal line technology. newcastle are now unbeaten in six games i think you saw resilience in the team today. a realfighting i think you saw resilience in the team today. a real fighting spirit, and really good mentality from the group. all positives from our perspective, but we know we have to keep showing up and bringing those qualities. it s a bumper day in the premier league eight games in total. the league leaders manchester city host spurs later, so liverpool have a chance to put some pressure on them and close the gap to six points at the top.
Second half goals from Tommy Miller and Ian Westlake, his third in three games, were enough give Town a win against Preston North End. The visitors put up a dogged defence until Miller s close range effort on 71, Westlake netting his goal in injury time.
Preston boss Craig Brown raged at referee Keith Hill after his side had been defeated 2-0 by Town at Portman Road. The former Scotland boss felt that Georges Santos had handled the ball prior to Tommy Miller netting Town s first goal.
Town s two-match away winning run came to an end as Liam Lawrence s fine 25-yard strike gave Stoke a 1-0 victory at the Britannia Stadium. The Blues were the better side before the break but fell away in a second half in which Jim Magilton was sent to the stand.