Scott Parker’s side showed plenty of character to stay in the game during the second-half after suffering a nightmare end to the first 45 minutes.
Despite playing well for the first half an hour, Burnley suffered a soft first goal from a direct corner before being reduced to 10 men through Lucas Pires' straight red.
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An Anthony Gordon penalty in first-half stoppage-time looked to set up a miserable second period, but the Clarets reduced the deficit through Zian Flemming before glancing a header agonisingly wide of the far post with the last action of the game.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
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1. Martin Dubravka - 6/10
Had to be stronger with the opener as he allowed a corner to go straight over him, but made a good reaction save to ensure Maxime Esteve didn’t score an own goal (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
2. Kyle Walker - 6/10
Given plenty of problems by the dangerous Anthony Gordon, but stuck to his task and kept going right until the end. Picked up his fifth booking of the season, meaning he’ll be suspended for Fulham. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. Hjalmar Ekdal - 7/10
Conceded the cheap corner that led to Newcastle’s opener, but otherwise defended well. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. Maxime Esteve - 7/10
Made a couple of important blocks. Thankful to his goalkeeper he didn’t score a third own goal of the season with his outstretched header. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard