Swansea 0-1 Newcastle: Six things you missed as Renato Sanches escapes red, recovering Rafa Benitez keeps a close eye and Lukasz Fabianski produces a wonder save

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Newcastle United moved into the top half of the Premier League table with a hard-fought victory against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.  

Jamaal Lascelles proved a hero in both boxes as he saved a certain goal before scoring the winner at the other end.      

If you were too busy to keep an eagle-eye on proceedings in Wales, fear not. Sportsmail was on hand to bring you the moments that you may have missed. 

Jamaal Lascelles celebrates after scoring the winner against Swansea in the closing stages

Benitez makes himself heard

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez missed Sunday's Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium but the Spaniard was not to be left out of proceedings.

The 57-year-old is recovering from a procedure on an infection from a recent hernia operation with his coaching staff taking charge of this one.

However, Benitez was still able to pass on instructions as coach Antonio Gomez was seen in the stands with headset passing on messages to Mikel Antia on the bench, Benitez providing input from home.

Newcastle first team coach Mikel Antia wearing an earpiece on the touchline

Rafa Benitez was passing instructions to his coaching staff from home following surgery

Sanches a lucky boy? 

Renato Sanches' first foray into Premier League football did not go exactly to plan.

Swansea's new loanee, arriving with a big reputation from Bayern Munich, drew plenty of criticism for giving the ball away and should have received his marching orders shortly before half-time

The Portuguese midfielder recklessly kicked Joselu in the groin as the Newcastle man went for a header but was fortunate to see the referee merely laugh and wave play on.

Renato Sanches (2nd left) competes for a header with Newcastle's Joselu (left)

The Portuguese midfielder kicks his opponent in the groin during the tussle

Joselu writhes in pain after the reckless challenge from Swansea's new recruit

Ritchie an even luckier boy?

In almost an exact repeat of events at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Matt Ritchie found himself in hot water after a high foot to the face of Alfie Mawson. 

Sadio Mane was controversially sent off for Liverpool after after catching boot Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson in the face with his boot and Ritchie nearly followed suit. 

However, the 28-year-old was shown only a yellow card for his foul, perhaps because less contact was made.

Matt Ritchie (left) goes for the ball as Alfie Dawson (2nd right) attempts to head clear

Ritchie (right) caught his opponent and was lucky to escape with a yellow card

Geordies show their frustration  

Newcastle fans did not miss a chance to display their dissatisfaction after accusing the Premier League of 'selling their soul' over TV rights.

Sunday's game was the first of a long quartet of away fixtures all moved for Sky Sports cameras, the revised kick-off time meaning it was impossible to get back to Newcastle on public transport after the match.

And supporters took aim at football's executives, one in-particular showing off a personalised shirt criticising television contracts, get-out clauses and marketing departments for damaging the beautiful game.

Newcastle fans arrive prior to the Premier League game between against Swansea

Fabianski's wonder save 

The match entered the first half goalless but that would not have been the case were it not for Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.

The Poland international struggled during his time at Arsenal but consistent first team football has seen him go from strength to strength since joining the Swans.

And he shone again on Sunday,  producing a stunning fingertip save to somehow prevent Joselu's glancing header from nestling in the far corner.

Lukasz Fabianski makes a stunning fingertip save to deny Joselu's glancing header

Swansea's unwanted record

Another blank for Paul Clement's men leaves them with the worst attacking record in the top flight.

Sunday's defeat means the Swans have now failed to score for the third time in four games.

They have also had the fewest shots (26) of the season so far whilst facing the most (78). 

Swansea forward Tammy Abraham reacts after missing a vital chance to give his side the lead