Beren

Wouldn't have kept top spot irrespective, but injuries to three first team defenders, a suspended striker and now Gerrard injured in about 2 days.

Gerrard injured

Welcome back HBA!

Today was by far the best, we've actually played for 90+ minutes. And to emphasise how well Pardew did today and how good the team were, I actually think a fair few individual performances were below par - particularly first half. Getting that team focus is so important.

More like WALLiamson.

That celebration!

Fuck off

Don't blame Tiote thre - everyone else standing round like statues there, like the rest of the match.

Anita's done a great job avoiding the action.

Remy properly isolated in the box though.

Tiote has been outstanding

Well, it's daft putting him out left IMO.

Horrid that, ball cleared to the halfway line "Nah that's cool Newcastle, everyone just stay in the penalty area"

Krul man

Is Anita playing?

Keep turning back and Jenas'ing it when we get into their half. Not enough of our midfielders can run the ball forward mind you.

Tiote and Willo are the only ones worth a damn out there atm

Definitely going for Davide.

Tiote beasting them so far.

Targetting Santon.

Quick minute, that...