Joelinton marked his 100th Premier League appearance with two goals as Newcastle moved up to ninth and sent Norwich closer to relegation.

Kieran Dowell skied two good chances with first-time efforts for the hosts, who are now eight points adrift with five games to go.

Joelinton scored the opener when he swept a lovely finish into the top corner from Allan Saint-Maximin's pass.

He added a second when he slotted in at a tight angle from Jacob Murphy's ball after Newcastle got in behind Norwich's defence.

Those were only his third and fourth goals of the season.

Another Brazilian in Bruno Guimaraes scored United's third, chipping Tim Krul after the Norwich keeper had passed the ball directly to him.

Joelinton later said: "I am very, very happy. I will remember this day forever. The most important thing is the win and with two goals I am very happy to help the team.

"It is nice to have the support with you after a tough time here. Today they have my shirt and they sing my name. It is a great feeling. I hope it continues and makes them happy.

"He [Eddie Howe] had done a great job since he arrived. Our players as well, we work so hard and it is nice to be in the position we are now after a tough period. Hopefully we can keep it going to the end of the season."