Newcastle hopes hang by a thread but Robson is still defiant

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Skipper Alan Shearer saw a late penalty saved by Paul Jones as two precious points slipped from the Magpies' grasp to leave Liverpool in the driving seat to claim fourth place.

Only two wins at Southampton on Wednesday night and then at Anfield on Saturday could close the five-point gap between the sides, and even the UEFA Cup could be beyond them if they achieve anything less and Aston Villa triumph at home to Manchester United.