Newcastle thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 at St James' Park on Saturday to continue their fine form.
Callum Wilson scored twice, while Joelinton and Miguel Almiron also netted for Eddie Howe's side.
The Magpies remain in fourth place, while Villa stay in 15th in their final game before Unai Emery takes charge.
More to follow
Callum Wilson scored twice as Newcastle thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 to remain fourth
Caretaker boss Aaron Danks was taking charge of the visitors for the second and final time
Match Facts
Newcaslte (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schär (Lascelles 83), Botman (Targett 71), Burn; Longstaff, Guimarães (Shelvey 83), Willock (Murphy 71); Almirón, Wilson, Joelinton
Subs not used: Saint-Maximin, Karius, Manquillo, Wood, Fraser
Goals : Wilson 45+6, 56, Joelinton 59, Almiron 67
Bookings: Joelinton
Manager: Eddie Howe
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martínez (Olsen 35); Cash (Digne 69), Konsa, Mings, Young; Dendoncker (McGinn 69), Douglas Luiz; Watkins, Buendía (Coutinho 61), Bailey (Ramsey 61); Ings
Subs not used: Sanson, Chambers, Bednarek, Archer
Bookings: Watkins
Manager: Aaron Danks
Referee: Paul Tierney