controversial goal to earn Newcastle a 2–2 draw at Reading. 4 October 2012: Newcastle go top of their Europa League group after thrashing Bordeaux 3–0, with Shola Ameobi and Cissé scoring, whilst Henrique nets an own goal in between. 7 October 2012: Having lost 3–0 at St James' Park last season, Manchester United win by the same score on Tyneside, condemning Pardew's team to a first home defeat of the season. After the game, Pardew asks for action against Ba's golden boot rival Robin van Persie for a deliberate foul on Yohan Cabaye. 8 October 2012: The Football Association decide not to take any action over the foul on Cabaye by Van Persie. 9 October 2012: Short-term loan company Wonga agree a deal to sponsor the Magpies from the 2013–14 season; the deal sees St James' Park renamed having been known as Sports Direct Arena since November 2011. 21 October 2012: After Cabaye opens the scoring in the first Tyne-Wear derby of the season, Cheick Tioté is sent off and, despite a man of the match-winning performance from skipper Fabricio Coloccini, a shock Ba own goal means the game finishes 1–1. 25 October 2012: Gabriel Obertan's first goal at St James' Park helps Newcastle take a giant step towards the Europa League knock-out rounds with a 1–0 win over Belgian Pro League leaders Club Brugge. 28 October 2012: Cissé's goal drought is ended after a 93rd minute shot from Sammy Ameobi is deflected of him and in to the net to give the Magpies victory at home to West Bromwich Albion. 4 November 2012: Newcastle earn another excellent 1–1 draw away with ten men and Cabaye opening the scoring, this time at Anfield, where Luis Suárez's excellent goal gives Liverpool a point; Coloccini is sent off. 8 November 2012: After going 2–0 down inside 20 minutes away to Club Brugge in Belgium, Vurnon Anita's volley and a Shola Ameobi goal, assisted by brother Sammy, earn the Toon Army a 2–2 draw and the result means they take another step towards qualification. 11 November 2012: Former Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan's goal gives West Ham United a shock 1–0 win at St James' Park. Another former player, Rob Elliot, returns from his bike ride across Europe for the Bobby Robson Foundation. 17 November 2012: Two errors from goalkeeper Tim Krul gives Swansea City a 2–1 win at St James' Park after another