Peter Lovenkrands put Newcastle ahead within three minutes of kick-off at St James’ Park, the Danish International’s eighth goal in his last eight games. Kevin Nolan added a second after the restart, his 12 goal of the season as the Toon Army totally dominated proceedings against Preston.

Ryan Taylor scored a third in the dying moments of the game making it 17 games unbeaten at home and took Chris Hughton’s side five points clear at the top of the Championship.

Newcastle United have now lost just once in their last 19 league matches and look very well placed to accomplish an instant return to the top tier.

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