It started as a puck-around and ended with managers tangling on the sideline, the kind of pre-season game that picks up momentum before a breathless finish.

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 10 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make late checks on skipper Fabricio Coloccini and striker Demba Ba ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has a number of injury concerns ahead of his side’s Barclays Premier League opener at home against Tottenham on Saturday.

Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote will be fit for Sunday’s crunch Premier League clash with Manchester City despite suffering a nasty head injury in midweek.

Danny Simpson is Newcastle boss Alan Pardew’s only fresh injury doubt ahead of tomorrow night’s Premier League trip to Chelsea.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has no fresh injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Wigan.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is unlikely to make many changes for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Swansea following his side’s 2-0 win over Liverpool last Sunday.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will be boosted by the returns of Cheick Tiote and Ryan Taylor for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is concerned about the fitness of key duo Cheick Tiote and Danny Simpson ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Norwich.

Newcastle striker Peter Lovenkrands could miss the rest of the season after he suffered a suspected ruptured thigh muscle.

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is expected to be fit for Sunday’s derby clash with Sunderland.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will welcome back key midfield duo Cheick Tiote and Yohan Cabaye for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wolves.

Senegal strikers Demba Ba and Papiss Demba Cisse are included in the Newcastle squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

Newcastle skipper Fabricio Coloccini is a doubt for tomorrow evening’s FA Cup fourth round trip to Brighton.

Midfielder Danny Guthrie has returned to the Newcastle squad ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with QPR.

Newcastle will begin life without striker Demba Ba and midfielder Cheick Tiote in tomorrow’s FA Cup third round clash with Blackburn.

Yohan Cabaye will return to the Newcastle squad for the December 26 trip to Bolton.

Yohan Cabaye will miss his first Barclays Premier League game of the season when Newcastle entertain West Brom tomorrow night.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make late decisions over a trio of players as he attempts to bolster his options for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Swansea.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has defensive problems ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Norwich.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will once again be without key midfielder Cheik Tiote for tomorrow’s daunting trip to Manchester City.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has virtually a full squad to choose from ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan.

Davide Santon will be included in the Newcastle squad for the first time for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Wolves.

Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa could be in line for his first Barclays Premier League appearance since October 3 last year as Blackburn arrive on Tyneside tomorrow.

Newcastle full-back Davide Santon could be out of action for a month after suffering a cartilage injury which will require minor surgery.

Newcastle new boy Davide Santon is unlikely to go straight into the starting XI for Monday’s trip to QPR.

Joey Barton is unlikely to be included in the Newcastle squad for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Fulham as he considers his future.

Winger Hatem Ben Arfa is Newcastle boss Alan Pardew’s only injury absentee for tomorrow evening’s opening Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote will not be risked against Chelsea on Sunday to prevent him starting the new season with a suspension.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor will start against Birmingham tomorrow after Mike Williamson’s season was brought to a premature close by an arm fracture.

Goalkeeper Steve Harper returns to the Newcastle squad for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Liverpool after overcoming a knee injury.

Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan will return from suspension for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Blackpool.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will be without suspended trio Kevin Nolan, Cheick Tiote and James Perch for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Aston Villa.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has few injury problems ahead of tomorrow night’s Premier League clash with Blackburn.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton will make a late decision on whether or not to include Sol Campbell in the squad for Sunday’s clash with former club Arsenal.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton will ring the changes once again as he attempts to secure a place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals at the expense of Arsenal.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton will begin a lengthy spell without France winger Hatem Ben Arfa as he continues his recovery from surgery to repair a double leg fracture.

Newcastle defender Sol Campbell has shaken off a thigh injury to take his place in the squad for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton could hand debuts to three of his summer signings in tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Blackpool.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is likely to field several of his youngsters in tomorrow night’s Carling Cup second round clash with Accrington Stanley.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is hopeful that both Peter Lovenkrands and Danny Guthrie will be available for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer is facing yet another injury crisis as he prepares for Sunday’s crunch trip to Aston Villa.