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Published 17:34 6 Feb 2017 GMT
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However, the Patriots somehow managed to record a stunning comeback and claim their fifth Super Bowl title.
Led by quarterback Tom Brady, the Patriots tied the game at 28-28, before winning 34-28 in the extra period.
It was the first time any team have come from 25 points behind to win the sport's showpiece event, and the first time an extra period of play was needed to decide proceedings.
Here was the front page of the Boston Globe on Monday morning:
https://twitter.com/TomandAtticus/status/828480967304216576
But here's an earlier edition, published when all hope appeared lost for the Patriots:
https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/828641713023488001
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