Newcastle move out of relegation and above Sunderland; Hammers move ahead of United

Andros Townsend's stunning free-kick dragged Newcastle out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone as Rafael Benitez's rescue mission gathered pace with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

The £12million January signing struck with 58 minutes gone - his third goal in five games - to give the home side a precious lead, but it took a 70th-minute penalty save by Karl Darlow to deny Magpies old boy Yohan Cabaye an equaliser.