Newton ready to lay down law to Manning

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates with team-mates after beating Arizona Cardinals

Rupert Cornwall
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It was the signature moment of the AFC championship game: Cam Newton swallow-diving over a thicket of opposing linemen to complete a 12 yard rushing touchdown that effectively sealed Carolina Panthers' 49-15 rout of the much fancied Arizona Cardinals.

The quarter-back strutted and preened, indulged in a little of his trademark dab dance and made to open the front of his No 1 jersey (what other number would do?) which on occasion has covered an S-for Superman T-shirt.