Magpies duo step up recovery

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton was today hoping for a fitness boost as he came to terms with the loss of winger Hatem Ben Arfa.

Magpies duo step up recovery

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton was today hoping for a fitness boost as he came to terms with the loss of winger Hatem Ben Arfa.

A day after the Frenchman underwent surgery to repair a double fracture of his left leg, Danny Simpson and Danny Guthrie were both stepping up their bids to return to the picture.

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