Analysis: Newcastle 5-1 Sheff Utd

If Newcastle fans were expecting the Magpies to hit the ground running after Wednesday's limp defeat to Crystal Palace, they were left disappointed.

Eddie Howe's team are looking to secure European football for the second season in succession but started Saturday's game as if they had little to play for - and Sheffield United took full advantage when Anel Ahmedhodzic opened the scoring.

The Blades carved out numerous opportunities to add to their early lead and continued to play on the front foot after Alexander Isak had levelled for the Magpies midway through the first half.

However, Newcastle finally took control after Bruno Guimaraes had put them ahead early in the second and could have added to the scoreline after Callum Wilson had come off the bench to score his first goal since October.

Newcastle have scored 13 league goals against the Sheffield United this season - the most one team has registered against another in a single Premier League campaign.

Isak, who continued his fine form with a double against the Blades, has now found the net in his past seven appearances at St James' Park - only Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer have enjoyed longer streaks for the club.