Newcastle United secured another three points by putting Southampton to the sword at St. James' Park, a result that all but mathematically secures Premier League safety.
Ayoze Perez was the man of the moment after hitting a hat-trick against the Saints, striking two in an excellent first half before putting any nerves to bed after the break with his third of the day.
It continues a fine run of form for the Spaniard, who is now enjoying his best goalscoring season in the Premier League, and his hat-trick was his first in Newcastle colours.
Fans on social media were delighted with the performance of the 25-year-old and many took to social media to heap praise upon their leading man.
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