NEWCASTLE: A stunning free kick from Andros Townsend gave Newcastle a vital 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Townsend's second-half strike flew into the top corner from 25 meters (yards) out, giving the Magpies an important win as it bids for survival.

Former Newcastle player Yohan Cabaye had a penalty saved by Karl Darlow, following a handball from Papiss Cisse.

Newcastle is now provisionally out of the relegation zone in 17th place, two points above 19th-place Norwich, which plays Arsenal later.

Crystal Palace remains 16th.