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Blackburn 1-0 Newcastle: Charlie Mulgrew free-kick seals Rovers win against Rafa Benitez's title challengers

Charlie Mulgrew scored a second-half free-kick to secure three unlikely points for Blackburn against high-flying Newcastle.

Newcastle had two goals disallowed at 0-0 and had 19 shots at Jason Steele's goal before Blackburn opened the scoring.

A poor challenge from Jack Colback on the edge of the box allowed Mulgrew the chance to line up a free-kick, and he didn't need asking twice to rifle home.

More to follow.

Charlie Mulgrew fires his free-kick low and hard to put Blackburn 1-0 up against Newcastle
Charlie Mulgrew fires his free-kick low and hard to put Blackburn 1-0 up against Newcastle
Mulgrew kung-fu kicks the corner flag as he celebrates putting the home side ahead at Ewood
Mulgrew kung-fu kicks the corner flag as he celebrates putting the home side ahead at Ewood
Mulgrew (right) has scored two goals for Blackburn... both of which coming against Newcastle
Mulgrew (right) has scored two goals for Blackburn.