Newcastle United opened up a 10 point lead over the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Chris Wood scored his second goal in Magpies colours - his first at St James’ Park - from the penalty spot to end a run of three straight defeats for Eddie Howe’s men.
Eddie Howe named two changes from the 5-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur with Bruno Guimaraes handed his first St James’ Park start. Emil Krafth was the other change, with the injured Joe Willock and Javier Manquillo dropping out of the starting XI.
The Magpies were handed an early injury blow when Ryan Fraser was forced to depart on 12 minutes after pulling up with a hamstring injury. Miguel Almiron, back from illness, replaced him.
The Paraguyan was lively when he was introduced and he linked up brilliantly with Guimaraes in what was thought to be United’s opener in the 24th minute. Chris Wood found the net but the goal was chalked off by VAR after Guimaraes was adjudged offside in the build-up.
Wood, however, wasn’t to be denied on 72 minutes when he scored from the spot after being brought down by Wolves goalkeeper Jose SA.
It proved to be the winner for the Magpies, who moved up to 14th in the top-flight table.
Here, our writer Jordan Cronin dishes out his Newcastle United players from the win on Tyneside.
5. Matt Targett - 7
Targett was back to his dependable best after a blip against Spurs last weekend. | Getty Images
6. Jonjo Shelvey - 6
Deepest of the midfield three. Picked out plenty of teammates with passes but struggled to find that killer pass we know Shelvey has in his locker. | Getty Images
7. Bruno Guimaraes - 9
Further evidence of what a class player Newcastle have recruited. The Brazilian ran the show in midfield. A lot was asked of him physically but Bruno handled it impeccably. Showed a great engine also, sprinting to join United’s attacks. | Getty Images
8. Joelinton - 7
Didn’t at all look confident for the most of the game but came alive after winning a second-half penalty for United. | Getty Images