Magpies too hot for tired Boro

Middlesbrough 1 Newcastle 2

The fixture came three days after Boro's dramatic late UEFA Cup win against Basle and three days before the FA Cup quarter-final replay against Charlton, with Newcastle taking advantage to race into a two-goal lead in the first half.

George Boateng bundled the ball into his own net in the 29th minute for the opening goal, with Shola Ameobi finishing on the stroke of half-time to put the game out of Boro's reach.