Eddie Howe could not contain his delight after picking up his first win as Newcastle United boss.
The Magpies hung on to a slender lead handed to them by Callum Wilson in the first half before holding on to the advantage amid a fraught second period.
Reflecting on Newcastle's first win for 195 days, Howe said: "I am absolutely delighted for everyone connected with the club.
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"It was a massive game for us and I thought the lads responded.
"After the first 20 mins we were great today.
"We were very nervy towards the end as we were desperate for the win.
"The players managed that part really well.
"The spirit in the group has shown and the atmosphere was exceptional.
"I can't praise the supporters enough."
Howe has now picked up two draws, a win and a defeat at Arsenal in his opening four matches.
He said: "We have tried to bring our philosophy to the team.
"To be front foot and be more aggressive.
"We have technical players and athletes.
"Confidence is a key in any sport and we have lacked that.
"But today goes a long way to rebuilding that."
Howe said that keeping Callum Wilson fit and firing was key this week and moving forward.
He said: "It was a delicate one this week with three game in a week and keeping him fit but he was excellent today.
"His finish for the goal was high class.
"He will be vital for us.
"We will need him before now and the end of the season.
"The fixture list doesn't look kind.
"But we can only tick them off one at a time.
"Historically we have said you need to take points off the top teams and that will be the task in December.
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