Demba Ba grabbed a brace against 10-man Wigan to end Newcastle's wait for a Premier League victory.
FIFA.com looks back on a week of quotes around the world of football, with Gary Lineker on Germany's collapse against Sweden, Luis Aragones on what makes Spain tick and Davide Santon on the Tyne-Wear derby.
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has revealed that new full-back Davide Santon has undergone treatment on a knee injury but could be back in training within a few days.
Newcastle signed defender Davide Santon from Inter Milan on Tuesday as the north-east side found a replacement for Jose Enrique following the left-back's departure for Liverpool.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has named four uncapped players for the upcoming friendly against Romania and has left Antonio Cassano out of his squad.
Lecce denied Inter Milan a first win in November with a late equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw at Via del Mare tonight.