Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has been stretchered off during his side's match with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this evening.

The 25-year-old was treated by medical staff after he came off second best in an aerial collision with Blues midfielder Jon Obi Mikel at the start of the second half.

He was then put in a neck brace and taken off the field on a stretcher.

The Magpies currently lead 1-0 through Papiss Cisse's goal.