Ghana winger scores in Newcastle win

It is the third time in as many home games that the Magpies have struck early. Ayoze Perez gave them the lead against Ipswich in the very first minute, while Ciaran Clark’s 11th minute effort set them on their way to a 3-1 triumph over Brenford.

Rafa Benitez’s men once again struck early as Atsu scored his second goal for the club. After some neat build up play, Aleksandar Mitrovic got into the box before slotting in the Ghana international, who made no mistake.

Yoan Gouffran then doubled the lead at the stroke of half time.

Peter Whittingham pulled one back for the visitors in the 77th minute.