The Paraguayan popped up with a late strike to ensure the three points stayed on Tyneside as United climbed to 9th in the Premier League table.
But how did our writer Liam Kennedy rate the individuals’ performances? Here’s his Newcastle United player ratings. Click through the pages to see how every player marked.
5. Javier Manquillo - 8
Excellent down the right. An outstanding performance, always an outlet. Photo: Mark Runnacles
6. Isaac Hayden - 6
With the ball created some problems down the right early on, but without the ball did not do enough. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Jonjo Shelvey - 6
More influential in the first half than the second, but that can be said of the whole side. Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. Paul Dummett - 7
Put in some shift down the left. Final ball maybe let him down a touch on occasions, but that didn't take away from another dependable display. Photo: Mark Runnacles