Newcastle owner's reaction, Bruno Guimaraes' special moments and big cash bonus close - 5 things

Newcastle United have taken a giant step towards safety following a hard-fought 1-0 win against Wolves at St James' Park as the Magpies moved 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

Chris Wood, who had a goal disallowed in the first half, settled the game with a 72nd-minute penalty after the striker was fouled by Jose Sa.

Here are five things we learned from the game.

The fact Callum Wilson remains Newcastle's top scorer with a measly six goals, despite being out since December, tells its own story. But when the Magpies needed Chris Wood most, the striker stepped up.

It was Wood who won what proved to be a decisive penalty in the 72nd minute after the New Zealand international was felled by goalkeeper Jose Sa. Wood immediately grabbed the ball and, following a lengthy VAR check, the 30-year-old put his spot-kick straight down the middle to score his first ever goal for the club at St James' Park.

Eyebrows were raised when Newcastle spent £25m on Wood last January, but this was goal, and his previous header at Southampton, could yet prove priceless contributions in securing Newcastle's Premier League status.. They will also potentially help Newcastle earn a huge cash bonus from staying in the top-flight.

Newcastle have struggled to score goals from open play of late, but at the same time, the black-and-whites have rarely been so clinical from set play situations. In fact, eight of Newcastle's last 12 goals have come from dead balls, whether it is penalties, corners or free-kicks.

Newcastle players have, perhaps, seen a different side to Eddie Howe since the 5-1 defeat at the hands of Spurs last Sunday. Howe spoke frankly in the dressing room afterwards and the Newcastle boss admitted that he had 'changed the way he