Shearer looking for man in middle

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer is facing a midfield headache ahead of Monday night’s crucial Barclays Premier League clash with Middlesbrough.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer is facing a midfield headache ahead of Monday night’s crucial Barclays Premier League clash with Middlesbrough.

Joey Barton begins his three-match suspension after being sent off at Liverpool on Sunday, while Alan Smith is a major doubt with a thigh problem.

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