9. Cheick Tiote (NUFC 4-4 Arsenal)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2sTWK4cTvI Where: St James' Park Date: February 2011 This was a blockbuster that brought a new definition the well-worn "game of two halves" cliche and will decorate the Premier League archives until the end of time, thus augmenting the significance of Tiote's unforgettable contribution to one of, if not the greatest, comebacks in the history of football. As we all know by now Arsenal delivered four knockout blows to Alan Pardew's dazed side during the first 45 minutes before Newcastle roused themselves after the break with a response that provoked instant regret from the supporters who had abandoned ship before the referee blew for half-time. For the record this staunch writer figured he'd get his money's worth rather than make a break for the exit despite the disconsolate haze that set in at St James' Park that incredible day. It's fair to say that I and the other Toon fans that stuck it out were rewarded in kind. Tiote's sumptuous strike was undoubtedly the icing on a four-tier cake that we feasted upon with my old nirvana in the Leazes End offering a breathtaking perspective of his wonder strike. We almost thought fate had errantly played another twisted card when Joey Barton's dreadful delivery from a free kick on the right flank was met by an Arsenal head, drawing a communal wail from those ensconced in the Leazes. Fortunately, lady luck was wearing a black and white shirt with 'Tiote' emblazoned across the back as the ball dropped beautifully for our Ivorian enforcer to crash an unbelievable volley that dipped with unparalleled grace into the bottom corner. Group nuzzles with a mob of delirious Geordies never felt so right.
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