Newcastle fight back to earn draw against Man City and keep survival hopes alive — in pictures

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez before the match. Andrew Yates / Reuters

Newcastle striker Papiss Demba Cisse heads at goal. Andrew Yates / Reuters

Newcastle defender Paul Dummett in action with Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. Lee Smith / Reuters

Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko in action with Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala. Andrew Yates / Reuters

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez and Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini. Lee Smith / Reuters

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, centre, heads in the opening goal. Stu Forster / Getty Images

Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring the first goal for Manchester City. Andrew Yates / Reuters

Manchester City winger Jesus Navas of Manchester City controls the ball. Stu Forster / Getty Images

Vurnon Anita scores the equalising goal for Newcastle. Andrew Yates / Reuters

Vurnon Anita celebrates with team mates after scoring the equalising goal for Newcastle. Andrew Yates / Reuters

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow celebrates after teammate Vurnon Anita’s goal. Stu Forster / Getty Images

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow is beaten by a header from Sergio Aguero for the first goal. Stu Forster / Getty Images

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero looks dejected after having an appeal for a penalty turned down. Andrew Yates / Reuters

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez congratulates Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote. Oli Scarff / AFP

The best photos from St James’ Park on Tuesday night as Newcastle United fought back to earn a draw against Manchester City and maintain their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

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