Kevin: Newcastle won the game without getting out of third gear. Didn't panic at 1-0 down early on. Dan Burn and Fabian Schar give better balance in defence. Clinical and professional performance.

Newcastle ended their last match chastened, slumping to a 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth which included two goals in injury time. The defeat ended a nine match unbeaten run, but the Southampton game was an opportunity for Newcastle to prove their class — if they are as good as they want to be, they need to put away poor teams.

Newcastle United travel to face Southampton in the Premier League with the visitors looking to break into the top four.

All the talk before Newcastle played Bournemouth was whether Eddie Howe's side could push Liverpool in the title race, but that talk has stopped since they lost 4-1. They are still right in the mix for a top-four finish,

Alexander Isak led an excellent attacking display by Newcastle as his two goals helped to beat Southampton 3-1 at St Mary’s to maintain their Champions League push. Newcastle’s top scorer was on the scoresheet for the ninth game in 10 in the Premier League,

Southampton manager Ivan Juric: "I think today my guys gave everything they have. They are fighting well, playing well, creating chances. Of course Newcastle is the better team. I don't have many negative things to say to my guys."