Norwich 0-3 Newcastle United: It was just like watching Brazil at Carrow Road

Newcastle United strolled to a comfortable victory in the Norfolk sunshine and made a remarkable climb into the top 10 of the Premier League. Eddie Howe's side sit ninth and at times made it look easy against the Canaries.

The points were effectively in the bag by the 49th minute on a day in which Brazilian duo Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton did the damage at Carrow Road against the doomed Canaries. Norwich may have been the side in yellow but Newcastle were the team playing like Brazil!

With Brazil flags flying in the away end, Newcastle's South American pair were the toast of Tyneside tonight as United made it four wins in a row. There has been talk of Howe getting manager of the season of late and on this evidence that's far from an unfair suggestion given the turnaround in fortunes.

The Magpies were backed by 2,650 fans who made the 510-mile round trip from Tyneside to Norfolk. With the Geordie faithful in fine voice as they watched on as Newcastle made a positive start to the game.

Having made four changes to his starting line-up, with Jamaal Lascelles, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff and Jacob Murphy all returning to the side, Eddie Howe stuck with his tried and trusted 4-3-3 formation. It resulted in some early goalmouth action for the visitors.

With five minutes played United sent up Dan Burn for a long throw attempt from Emil Krafth but the Sweden defender could not hoist the ball beyond the first man and it was easily cleared. Moments later Bruno Guimaraes' excellent pass over the top found Jacob Murphy but he sent the ball wide despite beating Tim Krul to the ball.

Norwich's first chance came after nine minutes when Kieran Dowell got free down the right but he sent his effort over the bar. The former Everton