Obafemi Martins celebrates after scoring a goal for Newcastle United against Birmingham.
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Defender Habib Beye's late winner helped relieve the pressure on Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce as the side beat Birmingham City 2-1 in a match played in snow and sleet at St James' Park.
Cameron Jerome took advantage of some lax defending by Newcastle to put Birmingham ahead after nine minutes but the home team equalised when Martins squeezed home a penalty at the end of the first half.