The result comes off the back of a string of poor performances, but this proved chalk and cheese from West Brom, Fulham, Leeds United, Brentford and Man City.
Here’s what our writer Miles Starforth thought of the encounter as he marks each Newcastle United player out of 10.
Karl Darlow, Fabian Schar and Matty Longstaff were the stand outs on the night...
5. Ciaran Clark - 7
Another solid and committed performance in defence. Photo: ALEX PANTLING
6. Matt Ritchie - 6
Covered a lot of ground, fielded again as a left wing-back, and tenaciously stuck to his task, also a threat from dead balls. Photo: Pool
7. Jacob Murphy - 6
Had a limited impact on the right, taken off midway through the second half. Photo: Stu Forster
8. Matty Longstaff - 8
Kept his place after returning against City, always wanted the ball and kept things moving in midfield. Photo: John Powell