Newcastle United suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in the Premier League, losing 2 - 1 at home to Swansea City in their 35th game of the season. <br /><br />Evergreen Nigeria international Shola Ameobi put the Magpies noses in front in the 23rd minute, his first strike in the topflight since December 2012.<br /><br />Ivory Coast National Teamer Wilfried Bony netted a brace for Swansea City, with both goals coming at the tail end of each half to give the Welsh team all three points.<br /><br />With 14 wins and 4 draws, Newcastle United occupy the 9th position in the standings while Swansea have climbed to 13th place.<br /><br />Shola Ameobi has made 12 starts for Newcastle United so far this season.<br /><br /><i>Photo Credit: footballtop.com</i><br />