Newcastle 0-0 Stoke - Match Report & Player Ratings

2. Fabricio Coloccini - 6/10

While Mbemba dominated everything that came his way the captain played more of a holding role in the heart of the Newcastle defence. Nevertheless, the central defensive pairing only allowed Stoke through once which showed how good they can be when allowed to stay on the pitch... Although, Xherdan Shaqiri made him look an utter fool down at the Gallowgate end in the second half mind...