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Alan Shearer reacts on Twitter to Blackburn v Newcastle result

Alan Shearer celebrates goal v Switzerland Euro 96 (Reuters)
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Blackburn Rovers won against Newcastle United in the Championship on Monday.

Alan Shearer has taken to social networking site Twitter to give his reaction to Newcastle United’s defeat to Blackburn Rovers away from home.

Newcastle suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Blackburn at Ewood Park in the Championship on Monday afternoon.

Charlie Mulgrew’s goal in the 74th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Former Blackburn and Newcastle striker Shearer was following the match, and he has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to the final result.

Alan Shearer poses during the unveiling

Alan Shearer celebrates goal v Switzerland Euro 96

Over the course of the 90 minutes at Ewood Park in the Championship on Monday afternoon, hosts Blackburn had just 33% of the possession, took five shots of which only one was on target, and earned one corner, according to BBC Sport.

Visitors Newcastle had 67% of the possession, took 25 shots of which five were on target, and earned six corners, according to BBC Sport.

Rafael Benitez’s side are second in the league table at the moment with 52 points from 25 matches, two points behind leaders Brighton & Hove Albion, who have a game in hand.