Sunday saw the top and bottom of the table decided in thrilling fashion.

Mikel Arteta’s men were well beaten by the Magpies to almost certainly seal their fate in next year’s Europa League

The January transfer window was always likely to be make or break for the Magpies, who have just two Premier League wins all season and remain stuck in the relegation zone

The Premier League returned after three months. Here are the things we learnt over the weekend

The Liverpool and Arsenal games have been characterised with amazing goals and a frustrated coach over the past weekend.

A late goal saved the 20-time champions while Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool asserted their positions on the log with convincing wins.

The English Football Association has banned Alan Pardew for seven matches after he head-butted Hull midfielder David Meyler.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has appealed for cool heads from players and fans during Sunday’s potentially explosive local derby at Sunderland.

Kenny Dalglish has admitted Liverpool has problems after their defeat against Newcastle United — their sixth loss in seven Premier League matches.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has received praise from manager Arsene Wenger after providing the two assists needed to beat Newcastle.

Newcastle United forward Nile Ranger has been arrested after a man was assaulted outside a pub and left unconscious with a suspected broken jaw.

Sir Alex Ferguson insists keeping pace with Chelsea is Manchester United’s main priority.

Kevin Keegan has been awarded £2-million in damages after winning his case against Newcastle for constructive dismissal.

Liverpool beat Newcastle United 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday to keep up their pursuit of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table.

Manchester United reclaimed a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday after beating Newcastle 2-1 at St James’ Park.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scored twice as the Merseysiders ended 2008 on top of the Premier League with a 5-1 win away to Newcastle.

Obafemi Martins scored twice as Newcastle United produced a stirring second-half performance to beat Aston Villa 2-0 on Monday.

Joey Barton scored as Newcastle beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 to climb out of the relegation zone on Tuesday.

Newcastle United finally gave their fans something to shout about on Monday when they earned a spirited 2-2 draw with Manchester City.

South African businessmen walk away from possible Newcastle United purchase due to Irish coach Joe ”JFK” Kinnear’s rant