Viduka on the bench for Magpies

Michael Owen and Emile Heskey, so often teammates for Liverpool and England, were looking to impress when they squared off as Wigan took on Newcastle in the Premier League.

Owen has confirmed he will stay at St James’ Park until the end of the season at least, but Heskey, who is out of contract with the Latics in the summer, is one of the top targets in the January transfer window.