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BBC Match of the Day 2 subtitles refer to Newcastle as 'the black and white scum' in hilarious gaffe

The BBC was left with egg on its face after a subtitling error slipped through the cracks on Match of the Day 2.

During highlights from Newcastle's draw against Liverpool, commentator Guy Mowbray discussed Daniel Sturridge's excellent goalscoring record in matches at St. James' Park.

'Sturridge has scored in all four of his previous Premier League starts at Newcastle. For the Reds against the team in black and white, he boasts five goals in five appearances,' he said.

A subtitling error on the BBC referred to Newcastle United as 'the black and white scum'
A subtitling error on the BBC referred to Newcastle United as 'the black and white scum'

But the subtitles flashed something else up, referring to Newcastle as 'the black and white scum'.