Here's a look at what the national media have had to say after Newcastle's win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
'Functional rather than spectacular victory'
Alistair Magowan delivered his verdict on the Magpies' success at St James' Park on the BBC Sport website and heaped praise on Dan Burn for another 'excellent' performance. He said: "Newcastle's fifth win in six games put further space between themselves and the relegation zone, but this was a functional rather than spectacular victory over a Brighton side that could not take advantage of their intricate play.
