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Lee Ryder

Inside Newcastle United's wretched Premier League record at the Etihad Stadium

Newcastle United's first visit to the Etihad Stadium came way back in the 2003/04 season and set the tone for Premier League away days around Eastlands.

It was May 2004 when Paulo Wanchope's goal just ahead of the hour mark settled a drab game at City's new residence after they'd left Maine Road and located at their new home. Wanchope's header - which came before City were mega-rich - secured a win that put the home side six points clear of the relegation zone and dented Sir Bobby Robson's hopes of getting back to the Champions League.

Even before City were taken over by Middle East supremo Sheikh Mansour, the much-maligned Magpies couldn't manage a Premier League win. A couple of patchy draws and some shocking defeats would follow that first visit.

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