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Wijnaldum shines as Newcastle claim first PL win

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Last Updated : Oct 19 2015 | 11:42 AM IST

Georginio Wijnaldum's four goals helped Newcastle to claim their first win of the Premier League season as they outclassed Norwich City 6-2 at St James' Park on Sunday.

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Wijnaldum netted his first goal in the 14th minute to put his side in lead, before Norwhich forward Dieumerci Mbokani equalized the score just six minutes later, the Guardian reported.

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Wijnaldum's second goal came in 26th minute of the game followed by Ayoze Perez goal in the 33rd minute that placed Newcastle in a commanding position.

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But just one minute later, midfielder Nathan Redmond smacked another goal for his side to make it 2-3 against Newcastle in the first half.

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In the second half of the game, the hosts continued their dominating performance as forward player Aleksandar Mitrovic scored fourth goal for his side followed by Wijnaldum's brace to make it 6-2 against the visitors.

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Newcastle will play their next match against Sunderland on October 25.

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First Published: Oct 19 2015 | 11:29 AM IST

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