Shearer comes back for Magpies

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer returns to the squad for tomorrow’s match against Manchester City at St James’ Park after serving a one-match suspension.

Defender Titus Bramble is included after playing 90 minutes for the reserves in midweek following a long-standing hamstring problem while Andy O’Brien, who missed the 2-2 draw with West Ham due to a back muscle injury, remains a doubt.