Alan Pardew looks glum as he makes his way to the Newcastle dressing room. His team have it all to do if they are to avoid a 10th Premier League defeat in 14 matches. Sack Pardew signs are hoisted into the air by many Magpies fans as the players make their way off the pitch.

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It's end to end stuff as half time approaches. Moments after Asmir Begovic's save, Stoke power forward and substitute Marko Arnautovic's goal-bound shot cannons off Paul Dummett who is stood on the edge of the six yard area.

He's been quiet most of the half but Asmir Begovic denies Daryl Janmaat an equaliser with a super low full-stretch stop to keep out the Newcastle defender's shot.

The pace of Victor Moses again causes problems and Jack Colback is forced to bring the Stoke man down, resulting in a yellow card. Alan Pardew is going to have to deliver one heck of a half-time speech!

Conor McNamara
BBC Radio 5 live at the Britannia Stadium

"This first half has flown by. If Newcastle were to concede a second they would drop below Burnley and to the bottom of the Premier League, which wouldn't look good for Pardew."

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Stoke are so dangerous on the counter with Victor Moses causing all sorts of problems with his pace. Newcastle simply don't know how to deal with the former Chelsea man.

Vital headed clearance by Newcastle defender Mike Williamson just as Steven Nzonzi is about to pull the trigger from close range. Stoke are hungry for a second goal before the interval.

And still Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic is yet to make a serious save.

Conor McNamara
BBC Radio 5 live at the Britannia Stadium

"The crowd have been riled by seeing Mark Hughes spilling over with frustration and there is a feisty atmosphere here today."

It is hard not to feel a degree of sympathy for Alan Pardew. He is out on the sidelines questioning fourth official Andre Marriner as the rain continues to belt down. The Newcastle boss is absolutely drenched!

Former Everton defender Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live

"When Newcastle get into good positions in the Stoke half they have got to be a bit more patient and not force it."

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What is Mike Ashley thinking? The Magpies owner, who is sat in the main stand dressed in white shirt and club tie with top button undone, is giving little away. He's probably breathing a sigh of relief after a blatant Stoke penalty was turned down.

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Newcastle have actually responded well to falling behind.

A quick break allows Moussa Sissoko to arrow a shot just beyond Asmir Begovic's left-hand post before Daryl Janmaat gets a shot away but it's well blocked by Ryan Shawcross.

This is already turning into a bruising contest and Stoke striker Mame Biram Diouf is forced off early with an injury. That paves the way for Austrian forward Marko Arnautovic to make an earlier than expected entrance.

How was that not a penalty?

Mark Hughes comes tearing out of his seat as referee Craig Pawson waves play on as Victor Moses is clearly barged to the ground inside the Newcastle penalty area by Yoan Gouffran.

A stroke of fortune for the Toon.

Alistair via text: Never mind sacking Pardew, we need to get rid of whoever designed that kit.

Former Everton defender Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live

"Stoke are playing with lots of confidence. This is the new-style Stoke - they like to keep possession of the ball."

One attack, one goal. That was too easy for Stoke. Newcastle should have done much better defensively. The Britannia is rocking and pressure is well and truly on the visitors.

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Conor McNamara
BBC Radio 5 live at the Britannia Stadium

"The Newcastle fans are holding up their banners and they have two words: sack Pardew. That's the message from the Newcastle fans."

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Peter Crouch uses his height to outjump Fabricio Coloccini and head Victor Moses's cross over the line from eight-yards. Alan Pardew immediately jumps from his seat in the dug-out and barks instructions from the sidelines. In the background Newcastle fans hold up Pardew out signs.

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