Babayaro is Magpies doubt

Newcastle full-back Celestine Babayaro is battling against a knee injury ahead of the FA Cup fifth round clash with his former club Chelsea on Sunday.

Babayaro is Magpies doubt
Fri, 18 Feb, 2005 - 10:18

Newcastle full-back Celestine Babayaro is battling against a knee injury ahead of the FA Cup fifth round clash with his former club Chelsea on Sunday.

The Nigerian international limped off during his side’s 2-1 UEFA Cup win in Heerenveen last night, but is hopeful of being fit.

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