Newcastle United were held to a goalless draw by 10-man West Ham United at St James’ Park.
Hammers left-back Arthur Masuaku was dismissed after 30 minutes following an off-the-ball incident, but although Luke Charman hit the crossbar midway through the second half, the home side were unable to capitalise.
The stalemate means fourth-placed Newcastle remain a point ahead of West Ham, in fifth, with Aston Villa also in play-off contention a point further back.
"It was an important point."@Nathan_trott believes the draw at @NUFC could be a vital one ➡️ https://t.co/euSFd9xHkb#COYI pic.twitter.com/18DhssVaYi
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) March 14, 2017
The two sides meet again in the Premier League Cup, once more at St James' Park, on Saturday lunchtime.
After that, Newcastle are next in league action at home to Fulham at Northumberland FA on Monday April 10, while West Ham entertain Middlesbrough at London Stadium on the same evening.
See: Newcastle report | West Ham report
(Photo courtesy of Serena Taylor, Newcastle United FC)