Newcastle miss chance to go back top with Wednesday defeat


Britain Soccer Football - Newcastle United v Sheffield Wednesday - Sky Bet Championship - St James' Park - 26/12/16 Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Clifton Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Newcastle United missed the chance to return to the top of the Championship after they were beaten 2-1 by play-off hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

Newcastle's defeat means leaders Brighton & Hove Albion, who had beaten Queens Park Rangers 2-1 on Friday, remain two points clear at the top of England's second-tier league with five games remaining.

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