Newcastle took a giant leap towards Premier League survival with a 2-1 victory at Leicester.
Jonjo Shelvey and Ayoze Perez scored fine goals to put the visitors in control, but Jamie Vardy reduced the deficit late on to set up a tense finale at the King Power Stadium.
Rafa Benitez's side held on though for a third straight win, while Leicester's outside hopes of qualifying for the Europa League were dealt a severe blow and they are now without a home win since Jan. 20.
Early Newcastle pressure saw them win three corners, the second of which brought a good save from Kasper Schmeichel when Kenedy's inswinging kick was flicked on at the near post by Perez and the Leicester goalkeeper got down smartly.