Newcastle United ended their poor run of six consecutive defeats with a 3 - 0 win over bottom side Cardiff City on Saturday. <div><br /></div> <div>In the 18th minute, Nigeria international Shola Ameobi opened scoring for the Magpies before two late goals by Loic Remy and Steven Taylor sealed their 15th win of the season.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>With this victory, Newcastle United maintained their 9th position in the standings, with only 2 points separating them from Stoke City who defeated another confirmed relegation candidate Fulham with the same margin.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>Shola Ameobi has netted two goals in his last three matches for Newcastle in the English topflight.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>He has made the starting lineup on 13 occasions this season.</div>