Steven Taylor hopes Newcastle United fans are happier after their victory over Aston Villa.

He told the Evening Chronicle: "Hopefully, we have put a smile back on the fans' faces with a good result and team performance against Aston Villa on Monday night.

"It was fantastic in the dressing room at the end.

"There is a togetherness now which we had been missing.

"It was a great week for us gaining two wins. It is so tight at the bottom end that a few wins can push you up towards the top. For us now, it is all about how we perform.

"We want to put a few points on the board and let other teams try and catch us."