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.
9. Ryan Fraser - N/A
Forced to withdraw after 13 minutes with a hamstring injury. Replaced by Miguel Almiron. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Chris Wood - 7
Had a first-half goal ruled out by VAR but wasn’t to be denied from the penalty spot on 72 minutes. His second goal for Newcastle - and first at St James’ Park. Photo: George Wood
11. Allan Saint-Maximin - 7
That’s the Saint-Maximin Newcastle fans have grown to love and adore. The Frenchman turned it on in the second-half and got his side up the pitch to relieve pressure. Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. Miguel Almiron (on for Fraser, 13) - 7
Was lively soon after he came on. Linked up superbly with Bruno during Wood’s disallowed goal. Worked his socks off, as Almiron always does. | Getty Images