NEWCASTLE'S development side beat Stoke City for the fourth time this season as they secured a 2-1 success at the Potters' training ground.
The Magpies started brightly and after Romain Amalfitano hit the post, Michael Richardson slotted home to round off a slick passing move.
Newcastle extended their lead shortly after the hour mark, with Yven Moyo scoring from 12 yards via the aid of a deflection.
Stoke pulled a goal back four minutes from time when Jadan Hall bundled home from close range, but the visitors held on to secure their win.
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SUNDERLAND'S development squad conceded two late goals as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa.
Kevin Ball's second string claimed an early lead when Ryan Noble converted after a through ball from Jordan Laidler.
Villa levelled shortly before half-time when Courtney Cameron's cross evaded goalkeeper Joel Dixon, and the hosts claimed the lead when Daniel Johnson broke from midfield and drilled into the corner.
Johnson scored again late on, driving home from 20 yards as Sunderland pushed forward in search of an equaliser.
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