“Barkley or King James” — Premier League ENTERTAINS fans as Ross Barkley lead Luton Town out of relegation zone after breathtaking Newcastle clash

Ross Barkley has been likened to former Barcelona midfielder, Andres Iniesta.

“Barkley or King James” — Premier League ENTERTAINS fans as Ross Barkley lead Luton Town out of relegation zone after breathtaking Newcastle clash

Fans praised Ross Barkley's performance during Luton's match against Newcastle. (via BBC and Daily Star)

Fans were left in awe after Premier League giants Newcastle were held to a 4-4 draw at St. James Park, by struggling Luton Town. Former Chelsea star Ross Barkley led the Luton side out of the relegation zone.

Newcastle’s clash with Luton Town was far from one-sided, evolving into an enthralling affair. The home side was held to an exciting 4-4 draw, as it allowed Luton to move out of the relegation zone to the 16th position on the EPL table. A total of seven players from both sides scored goals, with the Magpies midfielder Sean Longstaff scoring a brace in the initial 25 minutes of the match.

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Ex-Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley, who is currently enjoying a brilliant season with the Hatters, received a lot of praise for his performance against the Magpies, as he scored one goal and assisted another. The goal marked Barkley’s third goal of the season, since moving back to the EPL from Nice, last summer. The 30-year-old also registered the most number of accurate passes, interceptions and created the highest goal-scoring chances for the visitors.

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Apart from Barkley and Longstaff, goals for Newcastle came from Kieran Trippier and Harvey Barnes, while Luton saw goals from Elijah Adebayo, Gabriel Osho, and captain Carlton Morris. The thrilling match left fans excited.

Football fans and netizens hail Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley’s performance against Newcastle in a 4-4 draw

Football fans and internet users praised ex-Chelsea star Ross Barkley for his splendid performance for Luton Town, their 4-4 draw against Newcastle United. The 30-year-old midfielder has been experiencing an upward surge in his career, after a failed stint at Nice last season.

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Newcastle was held to a 4-4 draw by Luton Town (via Daily Star)

Fans shared their reactions regarding the eight-goal thrilling match, as well as the player’s performance on the social media platform ‘X’. One fan compared the Luton midfielder’s performances to that of NBA legend, LeBron James. Another fan was of the opinion that the player should be included in the England squad for the upcoming 2024 Euros.

Some of the ‘X’ reactions have been shared below:

In response to the thrilling match, some fans created memes and shared content related to the scoreline. They even described the Luton Town vs. Newcastle United game as the ‘Best Match of the Season.’

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