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Coventry stun Newcastle 4-1 and climb out of the drop zone

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Coventry stun Newcastle 4-1

Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1 at the CBS Arena. Here is the story in 15 seconds.

The penalty

Rudoni opens the scoring

Teenager Sidiki Cherif won a penalty early on. Jack Rudoni scored it.

Second half

Cherif doubles the lead

Cherif scored three minutes into the second half. It was his first Premier League start.

70th minute

Botman gives Newcastle hope

Sven Botman pulled one back with a long-range shot. The away fans had hope again.

81st minute

Simms restores the cushion

Substitute Ellis Simms scored nine minutes from time. His shot took a deflection.

86th minute

Mfuni seals a famous night

Stephen Mfuni, 18, scored his first professional goal. Final score: 4-1.

The table

From 19th to 14th

The win lifted Coventry out of the relegation zone. Newcastle stayed 11th with eight points.

History

A 127-year first

No club had ever won two straight top-flight games after losing the first four without scoring.

Homecoming

First home win in 25 years

It was Coventry's first home win in the top flight for 25 years.

The manager

Lampard praises the spirit

Frank Lampard praised the spirit and energy of his players. He said feet must stay on the ground.

What's next

Next up: Tottenham away

Coventry travel to Tottenham on Monday. Newcastle host Aston Villa on Saturday.

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