The 31-year-old striker produced an assured 81st-minute finish just as it looked as though the Magpies would have to settle for a draw in a game they knew was a must-win affair.
It was no more than they deserved on a day when they dominated throughout, but too often lacked the guile of injured duo Yohan Cabaye and Hatem Ben Arfa.
Opta bring us the key stats ahead of the More »
Pitchside Europe - 15 hours agoTonight is Germany's time to shine in the More »
Early Doors - 17 hours agoArsene Wenger says Bayern Munich's financial More »
Arsene Wenger - Fri, May 24, 2013 20:44 BSTIf Muhammad Ali was once named the Louisville More »
Pitchside Europe - Fri, May 24, 2013 12:27 BSTJim White says England should pay close attention More »
Jim White - Fri, May 24, 2013 12:10 BST