There is one particular image captured on Saturday that encapsulates the spirit and togetherness at Norwich City right now.

It wasn't Alex Neil punching the air when Timm Klose put us in the lead, nor Dieumerci Mbokani being roundly congratulated after scoring one of our best goals this season. It's not even the sight of Martin Olsson wheeling away in celebration with silhouettes of delirious Norwich fans in the background.

It was the image of Seb Bassong grabbing the match-winner Olsson having sprinted onto the pitch from the bench at the sound of the final whistle. An unused substitute sharing the same joy and relief as those who've played 90 minutes, that's sign of a team united in their cause.

The crowd packed inside Carrow Road was deserving of such a result, especially in such dramatic style, having stoked up an atmosphere that's not been as raucous since before the play-off semi-final against Ipswich.

If the goalless draw against Manchester City proved Norwich had the stomach to battle for survival, the win at West Brom was evidence we had what it takes to grind out results.

Buoyed by that renewed sense of belief, the City players reacted to the passion displayed in the stands with an attacking approach from the very start. The combination of Steven Naismith and Mbokani going forward created more opportunities in the first half an hour than City had managed to fashion in the previous two games.

It's hard to remember a performance where Norwich's play has been so slick, even if it was helped by some slack Newcastle defending. The movement in the final third was reminiscent of some of the season's earlier displays under Alex Neil.

Mbokani's stunning goal marked a fitting return to action following his traumatic international break, but it was his overall contribution that proved so vital. Winning eight out of nine aerial duels, he provided such a valuable outlet.

The striker is often moaned at for a perceived lack of positional sense in and around the box, but the only negative from his performance Saturday was his habit of straying offside. Had he timed his run a split-second later his disallowed goal would have stood after finishing the best move of the game, while only the foot of Karl Darlow in the Newcastle goal denied him what would have been a well deserved brace.

Another commanding display from Timm Klose in defence prevented the visitors from threatening until Aleksandar Mitrovic was brought on. While his introduction almost changed the game, Neil's substitutions to bring on Nathan Redmond, Wes Hoolahan and Cameron Jerome, all within a 10 minute period while leading 2-1, were a clear statement of intent from the Norwich bench that only a win would suffice.

The two full-backs deserve a lot of praise too. City are unbeaten since Martin Olsson returned in the left berth, and the pinpoint accuracy of his dramatic winner crowned another competent display with Robbie Brady in front of him.

On the right, Andre Wisdom slotted in seamlessly in what was his first league appearance since December. Too often this season, Norwich have lacked quality on the ball, punting a pass 40 yards down the pitch rather than picking out a player. On Saturday, Wisdom showed a greater composure and some much needed pace on that side of the pitch to support Matt Jarvis.

While Olsson's goal was the match-winner on paper, John Ruddy's astonishing stop minutes before prevented what could have been a heartbreaking winner for Rafa Benitez's side. Such a crucial save was redemption perhaps for October's fixture when Newcastle scored six goals from a total of six shots on target.

While that last-gasp goal felt so good to the Norwich contingent, for Newcastle the effect of conceding so late on was visibly evident on the pitch at full-time. Whether they are able to shake this off remains to be seen, while for us it feels like another step closer to pulling off a great escape.