Magpies extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine matches with a 2-1 win over Southampton at St Mary’s.
Southampton find their lead through Stuart Armstrong who headed his side in front at the 25th minute.
With just Seven minutes apart, Newcastle were level through Chris Wood,the striker lost his marker Mohammed Salisu and rose highest to send a powerful header past Fraser Forster for his first goal for the club since arriving from Burnley. Which sees him end his longest goal drought in more than six years of 14 games.
The Magpies secure a huge win after Matt Targett’s corner found Burn at the far post. The centre-back headed back into a dangerous area, where Bruno Guimaraes was on hand to expertly backheel the ball beyond a helpless Forster.
The result extends Newcastle’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine matches and moves them 10 points clear of the relegation zone,while Southampton slip to 10th after their 10-game unbeaten home league run came to an end.
