Swansea City have failed to score a first-half goal for the ninth consecutive Premier League game.
The Swans have reached the break level with Newcastle United at St James' Park, despite being under the cosh for most of the opening period.
Hatem Ben Arfa and Sammy Ameobi have both been denied by good saves from Gerhard Tremmel.
Ben Arfa and Demba Ba have fired narrowly wide on numerous occasions.