Football: Liverpool go top after draw at Newcastle
Liverpool inched to the top of the Premier League after playing 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.
LONDON (AFP) - Liverpool inched to the top of the Premier League table after twice coming from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at 10-man Newcastle United on Saturday.
French midfielder Yohan Cabaye gave Newcastle the lead mid-way through the first half with a 30-yard drive that plunged into the bottom-left corner.
Visiting captain Steven Gerrard equalised from the penalty spot just before half-time, taking his tally of Premier League goals to 100, after Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa was sent off for impeding Luis Suarez.
Against the odds, Newcastle restored their lead through 22-year-old substitute Paul Dummett, who was making just his second league appearance, only for Daniel Sturridge to head home a 72nd-minute equaliser from Suarez s cross.
"It s never easy when you re playing against 10 men, but I thought some of our play was outstanding today. We had to show character twice, coming from behind," said Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.
"But give Newcastle credit as well. A point at St James Park won t be the worst result you can get."
The point took Liverpool a point clear of previous leaders Arsenal, who can return to the top of the table if they avoid defeat at home to Norwich City later on Saturday.
Newcastle United climbed one place to ninth, leapfrogging champions Manchester United, who will bid to revive their title defence at home to fourth-place Southampton.
Chelsea, third, host promoted Cardiff City and fifth-place Manchester City visit West Ham United, who stunned Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at White Hart Lane in their last outing.
