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Nwankwo Kanu and Shola Ameobi were both on target for their English Premiership clubs at the weekend.
Nwankwo Kanu and Shola Ameobi were both on target for their English Premiership clubs at the weekend.
Kanu scored with just two minutes left on the clock but it was not enough as champions Chelsea won 2-21 at West Bromwich Albion.
The home loss has compounded WBA's relegation woes as they are now 17th on the table with 26 points from 28 games.
Ameobi though was a lot luckier as he scored Newcastleas third goal from close range in a 3-1 home win over Bolton Wanderers.
Compatriot Celestine Babayaro played all 90 minutes as the Magpies won their fifth game under caretaker manager Glenn Roeder.
Austin Jay Jay Okocha was forced out of the encounter after just 16 minutes when he suffered a strain.
Newcastle are now 10th in the standings with 39 points from 28 matches while Bolton are placed seventh with 42 points.