A decent first half but both posts came to Swansea’s rescue, energy and inspiration levels dropping as the second half wore on.

Little inspiration came off the bench and no doubt many will wonder why Ben Arfa wasn’t thrown on to try and break the deadlock.

A disappointing result but surely the most important thing for any football fan to learn is the difference between a poor result and a poor performance. All credit to Alan Pardew and his team, they kept their shape and deserved something from the match. I wonder if the non-sending off will make the headines…

A match of one referee, two linesmen and a team who don’t know when they are beat.

A performance that had everything, from some controlled possession and half decent chances in the first half to blood and guts in the second.

Nobody was surprised that this proved a real test but good for the lads, went with a strategy and stuck with it.

Newcastle wasn’t built in a day and with a background of injuries and a small squad Pardew came up with a workable strategy, live to fight again. Have your say….

A first half of decent football and a second forty five of disciplined defending as injuries bit ever harder, some would call it a game of two halves.

Moments of magic like Ryan Taylor’s are turning draws into wins, where will it all end? Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Everybody connected with Newcastle United must take great satisfaction from tonight’s match.

A complete performance that blew away Stoke’s rock solid home record. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes (don’t forget your towel!).

Cracking goals but cup heartache if you had set your sights on Wembley.

Was Pardew right to rest a couple of players and make the league his priority, unlike recent years I would say yes this time around. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

A strong and committed defence and a touch of magic from Cabaye at the other end, a perfect recipe when the ‘Champagne’ football is kept on ice.

A bloodied Steven Taylor epitomised United’s performance, can guts and determination carry you through thirty eight matches? Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Arguably the team’s biggest test to date against an in-form Tottenham.

Character shows through again as the Toon hit back twice to earn deserved draw. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Away matches against average teams might decide your season, today the team passed with flying colours.

Demba weighed in with another quality finish while a Jonas’ goal is always worth waiting for! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.