Owen left as sub for Magpies

England striker Michel Owen had to make do with a place on the bench as Newcastle looked for a third successive Premier League victory at St James’ Park.

England striker Michel Owen had to make do with a place on the bench as Newcastle looked for a third successive Premier League victory at St James’ Park.

Interim boss Joe Kinnear made just one change to the side beaten 2-1 at Fulham last weekend with Sebastien Bassong replacing Claudio Cacapa in central defence.

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