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Massive error here by Swansea defender Jordi Amat. Emmanuel Riviere crosses from the left on the break, it misses Ayoze Perez but for some reason Amat clips the ball back into the Newcastle forward's path and he makes no mistake from three yards.

Good period of play for Swansea as the Toon Army applaud in the 17th minute for the two fans who died in the Malaysian Airways tragedy.

Another chance goes begging for Swansea. Newcastle defender Mike Williamson clears poorly and Angel Rangel lofts a pass to the back post but it is inaccurate and Jefferson Montero cannot find the target. That was a very presentable opportunity.

Swansea yet to find their passing rhythm, but again Nathan Dyer finds room down the right and delivers a deep cross. From the resulting corner Ashley Williams is unmarked but heads wide from eight yards. Best chance so far.

Another attack from Newcastle, their best so far. Vernon Anita chips to the back post but Ayoze Perez cannot head it towards the target.

Lukasz Fabianski then flaps at a corner as Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini challenges him. It goes out for another one which comes to nothing. Newcastle are looking the brighter side here.

Vernon Anita finds himself deep in Swansea territory, drives to the byline and crosses to the near post but Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski gathers easily.

John Roder
Match of the Day commentator at St James' Park

"It looks like there are more fans at St James' Park than last weekend against Tottenham."

Swansea winger Nathan Dyer drives down the right, crosses low into the box but the ball doesn't find a team-mates' feet.

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Bit scrappy still. Newcastle looking to work the ball into forward Emmanuel Riviere but Ashley Williams blocking his path so far.

Firm battles in midfield as Jonas Gutierrez strives forward on his return to the side. Positive start from the hosts.

And we are under way.

St James' Park now falls silent to pay respects to those who lost their lives in the Bradford City fire. Very well observed too.

John Roder
Match of the Day commentator at St James Park'

"The Newcastle sky is as miserable as the mood inside St James' Park. Worryingly, Swansea are looking for a third consecutive win here."

And here come the teams. St James' Park filling up nicely now. Last week's attendance against Tottenham was a season low, it already looks busier today.

Casting a glance at St James' Park as we approach kick-off, there are plenty of seats to be filled. Still time, though. Aside from the wider protests, credit to those that are attending today. Sticking by your team through tough times is what it's all about isn't it?

Newcastle are in 14th, seven points above the bottom three so this is what their fans are staring at beneath them. Can Swansea offer the Toon Army a lifeline? The visitors are in an enviable eighth position in the Premier League, and lost 2-0 away at Leicester last weekend. Newcastle will be hoping that the Swans players are already donning their flip-flops!

As Garry Monk says, Swansea do have an important milestone in their sights. One more point will ensure that they beat their best Premier League tally of 47 points set in the 2011-12 season under former boss Brendan Rodgers.

Swansea manager Garry Monk: "We have a few missing through injury and we wanted to change how we played. We wanted to freshen it up a little bit after the disappointment of losing at Leicester last week. Today is an opportunity to add to the points tally and time is of the essence."

Newcastle boss John Carver: "It's quite an experienced side and when you're in our position, we need that experience. I don't want this record hanging over me of losing seven games."