The former Chelsea and Liverpool boss knew a win will save his job and appraise the reason he’s here.
Rafa Benitez’s men saw off the challenge from their old manager, Alan Pardew, with understudy goalkeeper Karl Darlow saving Yohan Cabaye’s penalty to hold onto a massive result.
A magnificent free-kick from Andros Townsend and a dramatic penalty save from Karl Darlow earned Newcastle a priceless 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace in their battle against Premier League relegation.