Newcastle United cemented their place at the top of the Championship by beating in-form Leeds United 2-0 at Elland Road.
Dwight Gayle was the hero for the Magpies with his instinctive nose for a goal allowed him to poke home two close range strikes to give Rafa Benitez’s men all three points.
The hosts pushed hard for a route back into the game and supporters will at least be buoyed be their tireless endeavour.
League leaders Newcastle United, who knew victory would open up a five point gap at the top following Brighton’s draw with Aston Villa on Friday, saw Gayle force an early save from Rob Green as they started on the front foot against their foes.