With Newcastle in critical condition as their premiership survival hangs in the balance, one player who will not be helping the club to survive is Joey Barton.

Another exciting Saturday of Premiership football saw a few big wins and losses at both ends of the table. At the top of the table Fulham took on Manchester United, while Tottenham entertained Chelsea. At the bottom of the table Stoke hosted Middlesbrough and Newcastle took on Arsenal at St James Park.