Shelvey scored twice in Newcastle’s 6-0 victory over QPR.
Jonjo Shelvey scored a wonder-goal in Newcastle’s 6-0 annihilation of QPR on Tuesday evening.
The 24-year-old began the goal glut after 12 minutes, when his strike clattered off Steven Caulker and past the despairing Alex Smithies, but better was to come.
Newcastle United’s Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring their third goal
Ayoze Perez doubled the Magpies’ lead after half an hour, before Shelvey scored the goal of the game three minutes into the second half.
Perez laid the ball back to Newcastle’s number 12, who took one touch before curling the ball into the top corner, sending the travelling Geordies wild.
Ciaran Clark scored Newcastle’s fourth, with Aleksandar Mitrovic making it five. Grant Hanley bagged Newcastle sixth and final goal, but everyone was talking about Shelvey’s strike after the final whistle.
Newcastle United’s Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring the first goal with the Newcastle fans
The result sees Newcastle close the gap at the top to one point, after Huddersfield were beaten 1-0 by Brighton.
Rafael Benitez’s side have now won five Championship games in a row, scoring 15 goals and only conceding one.
Having seen their team score six goals on the road, Newcastle fans have taken to Twitter to react to Shelvey’s incredible strike.
Newcastle United’s Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring their third goal
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