Good evening and welcome to live coverage of Stoke against Newscastle in Monday's Premier League clash. An 8pm kick-off in this one. As with every Newcastle match this season, much of the talking surrounding the game focuses solely on manager Alan Pardew. The Magpies boss is under intense scrutiny and is fighting to save his job. Five games without a win has led to fans protesting before, during and after each Newcastle fixture, and this weekend will be no different. And to make matters worse, a report emerged in the small hours of Saturday morning claiming that owner Mike Ashley said he would sack the 53-year-old if the Magpies emerged from their trip to the Britannia Stadium, where they will once again seek a first Premier League win of the campaign, empty-handed.
Premier League / Matchday 6
bet365 Stadium / 29.09.2014
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Updated 29/09/2014 at 20:54 GMT
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90+4'
There goes the final whistle. A 1-0 win for Stoke. Could be the end for Newcastle if owner Mike Ashley makes good on his promise. Said in jest or not.
90+1'
We are into four minutes of time added on.
89'
"Sacked in the morning, you are getting sacked in the morning." That is the cry from Stoke fans. Wonder who they are referring to?
88'
Last time Stoke kept a clean sheet in a Premier League home match was in this fixture last season: 1-0 on 12 April 2014.
87'
Coloccini doing well to race back. Makes the block on Arnautovic as he fired the shot at the goal from 22 yards out.
86'
Begovic showing off his handling skills to grasp the loose cross from Obertan. More decent play by him.
85'
Tiote does well as the last man to make the tackle on Arnautovic as he tried to speed in on goal. Had to get that one spot on.
84'
Ameobi with a strong run and shot, but Whelan scampers back to make the block for Stoke.
83'
The Newcastle fans are horrified by that miss. As is Colback. Just had to score there. Didn't really need to catch the volley so cleanly.
82'
Colback smashes the ball against the bar from five yards out. Great ball by Obertan, but that should have been in the net as he got lucky when the ball broke to him.
81'
Moses departs with an injury to be replaced by Assaidi for Stoke.
80'
The travelling fans continue to make their feelings known to manager Pardew, who looks a bit dazed.
79'
Sissoko's strike is charged down by Whelan. Newcastle continue to see more of the ball in the home half. Moses down here injured.
78'
Bardsley fighing for a loose ball with Tiote before he is penalised for a late challenge. Free-kick to the visitors 35 yards from goal.
77'
76'
Shawcross and Williamson both battling for the ball at Newcastle corner from the Colback delivery.
75'
Newcaslte pressing on here for something as Ameobi is tackled by Bardsley. A corner to Newcastle.
74'
Sammy Ameobi replaces Cabella for the visiting side. Last throw of the dice for Pardew. Or something like that.
73'
Newcastle for all their huffing and puffing have only had one shot on target. Which is fairly damning.
72'
Four of Newcastle’s five goals this season have come in the 73rd minute or later. Still plenty of energy left in the legs of both teams here.