Newcastle United supremo Yasir Al-Rumayyan watched on from the Milburn Stand as the Magpies put themselves within touching distance of the top 10.
Eddie Howe's side may not have served up a classic encounter for the Toon chairman but this victory nudged them up to 40 points and all but secures their place in the Premier League next season. This was a professional display from United as they grabbed the lead in the first half through Miguel Almiron and never looked like letting it go.
It was Paraguay playmaker Miggy that set the tone for Newcastle in front of another packed house. The first real chance of the game for Newcastle fell for Almiron who spun past his marker in the box but his shot was then blocked and ushered away for a corner by one of England's most recently capped players Mark Guehi.
