The result means that the Magpies currently sit eight points clear of West Brom with seven games to go, they also have a far superior goal difference. United are six clear of Fulham, who travel to Arsenal on Sunday.
Former boss Sam Allardyce, however has namechecked the Magpies as he delivers a Premier League relegation message about his West Bromwich Albion side.
Allardyce, who was the first manager wantaway owner Mike Ashley sacked at the start of his near 14-year tenure, mentioned Steve Bruce & Co’s Sunday win over Burnley when talking about his side’s own chances of survival.
As ever, though, we’ve got all of the latest transfer and takeover talk from Newcastle and around the top-flight:
1. Sergio Aguero latest
Barcelona will make an offer to Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, who is out of contract in the summer, but will not match the 10m-euro-per-season salary (£8.7m) offer made by Juventus. (Sport) Photo: Pool
2. Leeds eye left-back
Leeds want to sign Brest's French left-back Romain Perraud but face competition from Lyon. (Mail) Photo: ALAIN JOCARD
3. Man United defender set for exit
Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly will reject a new contract at Manchester United and wants a summer transfer. His current deal is due to expire at the end of next season. (ESPN) Photo: Pool
4. Fulham eyeing striker
Fulham, Monaco and Genk are interested in signing Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo, who is on loan at Cercle Bruges. (Goal) Photo: Jan Kruger