Manchester City extended their winning run to 18 games and moved 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League, courtesy of a first-half strike from Raheem Sterling.
Defender Vincent Kompany was brought off after 11 minutes due to injury and Sergio Aguero had an effort ruled out for offside.
Sportsmail’s Craig Hope was at St James’ Park to highlight five things he learned from Wednesday night’s solitary Premier League clash.
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on
Gareth Southgate was in the stands to watch six English starters, and at least Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles had plenty of opportunities to showcase his defending.