Newcastle United cruised to a 2-0 victory over the Premier League’s bottom side Huddersfield on Saturday afternoon, with goals from Salomon Rondon and Ayoze Perez helping the Magpies climb to 15th in the table.
Despite a recent upturn in form, manager Rafa Benitez claimed his side needed a victory to keep their heads above water, with Newcastle now four points clear of the drop zone (though Southampton could cut the deficit to one point with their game in hand).
It could turn out to be a significant three points in a week where fellow strugglers Burnley and Crystal Palace also picked up victories.