But how did the players perform individually? It’s fair to say it was a night for the attackers on Tyneside, with neither set of defenders coming out of this one with much credit at all.
Here’s Liam Kennedy’s Newcastle United player ratings – with Joe Willock again one of the Magpies’ stand outs.
9. Miguel Almiron - 7
Slightly improved on recent weeks. His final ball, however, did let him down on occasions. Photo: SCOTT HEPPELL
10. Allan Saint-Maximin - 6
Was rarely able to impact the game, particularly in the second half. Faded badly. A quiet one by his standards. Photo: Pool
11. Joelinton - 7
Took his penalty very, very well. A top class finish - and was unlucky not to get the second one. Photo: Pool
12. Sean Longstaff - N/A
(for Joelinton 84) Move saw Willock go up top for the closing stages. Photo: STU FORSTER