Newcastle's allergy to being in front remains an irritation for Eddie Howe entering a new year, but at least his team signed off from 2025 with only a second Premier League away win of the season - even if only just.
This should have been far easier after two goals inside seven minutes, especially against opponents likely headed back to the Championship and who had taken just one point from 15 at home.
Come the end, Burnley boss Scott Parker was left to rue not one point dropped, but a possible three.