Newcastle are now seven points clear of the relegation zone
A Fabian Schar wonder strike put Newcastle ahead in the first half.
Sean Longstaf doubled their advantage before the interval.
The well fought victory lifts Rafa Benitez’s men above Burnley into 13th spot.
Newcastle are now seven points clear of the relegation zone.
Peter Crouch clattered Newcastle midfielder Mo Diame (Image: BT Sport)
Newcastle midfielder Mo Diame looked in considerable discomfort (Image: BT Sport)
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Peter Crouch hit Mo Diame and Jamaal Lascelles (Image: GETTY)
Newcastle fans were furious with the incident on Twitter.
One said: "If that wasn't Peter crouch they'd be pointing out how sh**house it was he's elbowing lascelles n then swings one at diame Burnley should be down to 9 men here easily."
Another wrote: "Peter crouch whacks Diame and splits his head wide open no booking ehh!
“If Fellaini does what Crouch does to Diame it’s a different story."